Lafayette, Louisiana to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.9 miles 630.7 km · straight line
410.7 miles actual route 660.9 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from San Antonio?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to San Antonio is 391.9 miles (630.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located W of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.7 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and San Antonio 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 San Antonio. 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM