Lafayette, Indiana to Texarkana, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

624.3 miles 1004.7 km · straight line
749.1 miles estimated 1205.6 km · driving distance
15h 4min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Texarkana, Texas is 624.3 miles (1004.7 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located SW of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.1 miles, taking about 15h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Texarkana, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Indiana and Texarkana, Texas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lafayette, Indiana to Texarkana, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 4min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 5min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 35min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Texarkana, Texas

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Texarkana, Texas
33.43°N, 94.05°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients