Road Trips from Lafayette, LA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
16
Under 2 hours
18 total in this range
Saint Francisville, LA
1h 45m86.1 mi one way
New Iberia, LA
30m20.4 mi one way
Batchelor, LA
1h 43m73.3 mi one way
Hammond, LA
1h 59m101.1 mi one way
Lake Charles, LA
1h 25m74.8 mi one way
Full-day getaway
12 total in this range
Reserve, LA
2h 4m105.5 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
2h 38m134.8 mi one way
Greenwood, LA
3h 52m219.5 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
2h 43m135.1 mi one way
Bridge City, LA
2h 38m132.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Minden, LA
4h 7m217.5 mi one way
Saint Francisville, LA
1h 45m86.1 mi one way
Reserve, LA
2h 4m105.5 mi one way
New Iberia, LA
30m20.4 mi one way
Saint Francisville, LA
1h 45m86.1 mi one way
New Iberia, LA
30m20.4 mi one way
Greenwood, LA
3h 52m219.5 mi one way
Bridge City, LA
2h 38m132.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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