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Weekend Drives from Lafayette, LA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

108 mi

Avg Drive

2h 11m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Lafayette, LA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 99 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Lafayette, LA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Lafayette, LA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Lafayette, LA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 99 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Lafayette, LA → Erwinville, LA

50.1 mi 1h 7m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Broussard, LA

53.6 mi 1h 14m Score: 9/10

Lafayette, LA → Merrydale, LA

63.6 mi 1h 19m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Village Saint George, LA

64.9 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Plaquemine, LA

64.7 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Monticello, LA

65.6 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Old Jefferson, LA

66.9 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Lake Charles, LA

74.8 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Denham Springs, LA

71.6 mi 1h 28m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Watson, LA

77.7 mi 1h 37m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Batchelor, LA

73.3 mi 1h 43m Score: 9/10

Lafayette, LA → Gray, LA

96.8 mi 1h 55m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Schriever, LA

94.8 mi 1h 56m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Paulina, LA

99.2 mi 1h 58m Score: 7/10

Lafayette, LA → Laplace, LA

108.9 mi 2h 7m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Bourg, LA

113.7 mi 2h 22m Score: 9/10

Lafayette, LA → Abita Springs, LA

126.2 mi 2h 30m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Boutte, LA

127.3 mi 2h 31m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → River Ridge, LA

127.8 mi 2h 33m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Jonesville, LA

133.3 mi 2h 34m Score: 10/10

Lafayette, LA → New Orleans, LA

134.8 mi 2h 38m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Ama, LA

133.4 mi 2h 38m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Bridge City, LA

132.2 mi 2h 38m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Avondale, LA

135.2 mi 2h 43m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Waggaman, LA

135.1 mi 2h 43m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Violet, LA

147.2 mi 3h 3m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Jonesboro, LA

159.7 mi 3h 4m Score: 10/10

Lafayette, LA → Bogalusa, LA

151.3 mi 3h 7m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Monroe, LA

184 mi 3h 28m Score: 8/10

Lafayette, LA → Ouachita Parish, LA

185.1 mi 3h 32m Score: 8/10

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