Lafayette, Louisiana to Stephenville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.4 miles 628.3 km · straight line
468.5 miles estimated 754 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Stephenville?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Stephenville is 390.4 miles (628.3 km) as the crow flies. Stephenville is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.5 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Stephenville 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 Stephenville. 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 Stephenville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Stephenville

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Stephenville
32.22°N, 98.20°W
America/Chicago
388m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients