Lafayette to Dallas by train
Dallas lies 536 km (333 mi) north-west of Lafayette, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 15 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 653 km (406 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lafayette | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 121,374 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Lafayette | Union Station, Medical/Market Center, Victory train station |
| Postal codes | 70501–70598 | 75201–75398 |
Where to book trains from Lafayette to Dallas
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Staying in Dallas
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas. Of the 465 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (188), and 13 are five-star. Across 168 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 111,835 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dallas from Lafayette?
536 km (333 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lafayette; by road roughly 653 km (406 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Dallas by train?
About 7 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lafayette and Dallas?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dallas?
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas, bookable on this site.
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.