Abbeville, LA Road Trips

Abbeville, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 71 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Abbeville, LA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Jan van der Wolf

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

146.4 mi

Terrytown, LA

Quickest Drive

33m

Lafayette, LA

Plan Around Abbeville, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Abbeville, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA 146.4 mi · 3h 2m Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA 144.2 mi · 2h 54m Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA 131.8 mi · 2h 37m Lake Charles, LA to Abbeville, LA 81.8 mi · 1h 42m

Continue From Abbeville, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Abbeville, LA to Alexandria, LA 110.1 mi · 2h 3m Abbeville, LA to Lake Charles, LA 82.3 mi · 1h 42m Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA 20.9 mi · 33m

Trips from Abbeville, LA

Abbeville, LA to Alexandria, LA

110.1 mi 2h 3m

Abbeville, LA to Lake Charles, LA

82.3 mi 1h 42m

Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA

20.9 mi 33m

Driving from Abbeville, LA

On average, trips departing from Abbeville, LA run 71 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 110 miles (2h 3m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Abbeville, LA are Alexandria, LA (110.1 mi, 2h 3m), Lake Charles, LA (82.3 mi, 1h 42m), and Lafayette, LA (20.9 mi, 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 71-mile drive from Abbeville, LA, expect to burn about 2.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Abbeville, LA and 4 routes heading into Abbeville, LA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 110 miles.

The longest mapped route from Abbeville, LA covers 110 miles and takes approximately 2h 3m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Abbeville, LA runs about 71 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Abbeville, LA include Alexandria, LA, Lake Charles, LA and Lafayette, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Abbeville, LA

Alexandria, LA 110.1 mi Lake Charles, LA 82.3 mi Lafayette, LA 20.9 mi

Trips to Abbeville, LA

Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA

146.4 mi 3h 2m

Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA

144.2 mi 2h 54m

Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA

131.8 mi 2h 37m

Lake Charles, LA to Abbeville, LA

81.8 mi 1h 42m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Abbeville, LA that also have route pages.

Lafayette, LA 20.9 mi · 33m Lake Charles, LA 82.3 mi · 1h 42m Alexandria, LA 110.1 mi · 2h 3m