Lafayette to Jackson by train: 289 km

By rail the journey is about 3 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 353 km (219 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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	Lafayette	Jackson
Country	United States	United States
Population	121,374	153,701
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)	100 m (328 ft)
Time now	UTC-5 (America/Chicago)	UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on record	Lafayette	Union Station, New Orleans Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot
Postal codes	70501–70598	39201–39298

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Common questions

How far is Jackson from Lafayette?

289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lafayette; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Jackson by train?

About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Lafayette and Jackson?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.