Houston to Lafayette by train
Lafayette lies 326 km (203 mi) east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 25 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 398 km (247 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Houston | Lafayette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 121,374 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Houston station, Union Station | Lafayette |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 70501–70598 |
Where to book trains from Houston to Lafayette
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Staying in Lafayette
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Common questions
How far is Lafayette from Houston?
326 km (203 mi) in a straight line, east of Houston; by road roughly 398 km (247 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Lafayette by train?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Lafayette?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.