Fort Worth to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.4 miles 576.8 km · straight line
422.7 miles actual route 680.3 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Fort Worth to Lafayette, Louisiana is 358.4 miles (576.8 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located ESE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.7 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth and Lafayette, Louisiana. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Worth to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM