Distance from Austin to Lafayette by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Lafayette (LA) is 343 miles or 551 kilometers or 298 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Lafayette is 371 miles (598 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 28 miles or 47 km.

Flight distance from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Austin and Lafayette is 343 miles or 551 km.
The nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the nearest airport to Lafayette, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Austin to Lafayette?

Flight time from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA is 0 hours 47 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Austin to Lafayette Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is 371 miles or 598 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA is 371 miles or 598 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is approximately 371 miles (598 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Lafayette, LA?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Lafayette take?
Austin and Lafayette are 7 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Austin and Lafayette

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Lafayette (LA) is 1 Hours.
Lafayette time is 1 Hours ahead of Austin.

Current local time in AustinCurrent local time in Lafayette
2025-01-15, 06:51:35 MST2025-01-15, 07:51:35 CST
How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Lafayette Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 371 mi 598 km 322.18 nmi
Straight line distance 343 mi 551 km 298 nmi
Difference 28 mi 47 km 24 nmi

Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Lafayette Details

Lafayette is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 13' 26.7'' Longitude: W 92° 1' 11.4''
Latitude30.22409
Longitude-92.01984
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to Lafayette

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Austin, TX and Lafayette, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 28 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 40 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 23 minutes