How far is La Fayette, AL from Texas, AL?
The driving distance from La Fayette, AL to Texas, AL is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Fayette and Texas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Fayette and Texas.
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Start on Alabama Avenue East
17 m · 9 sec · Alabama Avenue East
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Turn left onto LaFayette Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · LaFayette Street South
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Take the exit slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
12.6 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Senator Claude Pepper Drive
3.9 mi · 7 min · Senator Claude Pepper Drive
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Continue on Pittman Avenue
1951 ft · 39 sec · Pittman Avenue
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Continue on Senator Claude Pepper Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Senator Claude Pepper Drive
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Turn right
87.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
1672 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Fayette and Texas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
87.3 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving La Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Texas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Fayette to Texas?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from La Fayette and 89.3 miles from Texas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Texas.
Stop Ideas Near Westover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Fayette and Texas. Straight-line distance: 149.38 mi (240.41 km).
#1 La Fayette
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 32.8998500, -85.4010600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texas
Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9298300, -87.6786300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bankhead Highway (-87.67863, 33.929828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.74 | $47.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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