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

251.2 miles 404.2 km · straight line
314 miles estimated 505.3 km · driving distance
6h 19min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Texarkana, Texas is 251.2 miles (404.2 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located NNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 314 miles, taking about 6h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Texarkana, Texas in Texas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 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, Louisiana to Texarkana, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 19min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 35min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 0min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Texarkana, Texas

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients