Opelousas to Rockwall: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306 miles 492.4 km · straight line
382.5 miles estimated 615.5 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Opelousas from Rockwall?

The distance from Opelousas to Rockwall is 306 miles (492.4 km) as the crow flies. Rockwall is located NW of Opelousas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.5 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas to Rockwall

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Opelousas & Rockwall

Quick Facts

Opelousas
30.53°N, 92.08°W
America/Chicago
20m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients