Distance from Houston to Lafayette by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Lafayette (LA) is 204 miles or 329 kilometers or 177 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Lafayette is 218 miles (351 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 14 miles or 22 km.

Houston to Lafayette Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Lafayette, LA
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Lafayette, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is 218 miles or 351 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA is 218 miles or 351 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is approximately 218 miles (351 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Lafayette take?
Houston and Lafayette are 4 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Lafayette

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Lafayette (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Lafayette
2025-12-17, 04:45:21 CST	2025-12-17, 04:45:21 CST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Lafayette Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Lafayette, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	218 mi	351 km	189.31 nmi
Straight line distance	204 mi	329 km	177 nmi
Difference	14 mi	22 km	12 nmi

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