Lafayette, Louisiana to Rockwall: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.3 miles 517.1 km · straight line
385.6 miles estimated 620.5 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Rockwall?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Rockwall is 321.3 miles (517.1 km) as the crow flies. Rockwall is located NW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.6 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Rockwall in Texas.

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. 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 Rockwall. 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, Louisiana to Rockwall

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Rockwall

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Rockwall
32.93°N, 96.46°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients