Lafayette, Louisiana to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Midland, Texas is 607.2 miles (977.2 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.6 miles, taking about 14h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Midland, 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, Louisiana and Midland, 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.