Lafayette, LA Road Trips

Lafayette, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 19 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 119 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lafayette, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

59

Longest Drive

219.5 mi

Greenwood, LA

Quickest Drive

12m

Carencro, LA

Plan Around Lafayette, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Greenwood, LA to Lafayette, LA 219 mi · 3h 50m Minden, LA to Lafayette, LA 218 mi · 3h 23m West Monroe, LA to Lafayette, LA 186.9 mi · 3h 1m Port Sulphur, LA to Lafayette, LA 182.1 mi · 3h 41m

Continue From Lafayette, LA

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

Lafayette, LA to Greenwood, LA 219.5 mi · 3h 52m Lafayette, LA to Shreveport, LA 212.6 mi · 3h Lafayette, LA to Monroe, LA 184 mi · 3h 28m Lafayette, LA to Jonesboro, LA 159.7 mi · 3h 4m

Trips from Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA to Greenwood, LA

219.5 mi 3h 52m

Lafayette, LA to Shreveport, LA

212.6 mi 3h

Lafayette, LA to Monroe, LA

184 mi 3h 28m

Lafayette, LA to Jonesboro, LA

159.7 mi 3h 4m

Lafayette, LA to Avondale, LA

135.2 mi 2h 43m

Lafayette, LA to Waggaman, LA

135.1 mi 2h 43m

Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA

134.8 mi 2h 38m

Lafayette, LA to Bridge City, LA

132.2 mi 2h 38m

Lafayette, LA to River Ridge, LA

127.8 mi 2h 33m

Lafayette, LA to Boutte, LA

127.3 mi 2h 31m

Lafayette, LA to Abita Springs, LA

126.2 mi 2h 30m

Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA

113.7 mi 2h 22m

Lafayette, LA to Laplace, LA

108.9 mi 2h 7m

Lafayette, LA to Schriever, LA

94.8 mi 1h 56m

Lafayette, LA to Batchelor, LA

73.3 mi 1h 43m

Lafayette, LA to Old Jefferson, LA

66.9 mi 1h 25m

Lafayette, LA to Village Saint George, LA

64.9 mi 1h 20m

Lafayette, LA to Crowley, LA

24.5 mi 31m

Driving from Lafayette, LA

Expect an average of 119 miles and about 2h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Lafayette, LA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 220 miles (3h 52m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lafayette, LA most often head toward Greenwood, LA (219.5 mi, 3h 52m), Shreveport, LA (212.6 mi, 3h), Monroe, LA (184 mi, 3h 28m), Jonesboro, LA (159.7 mi, 3h 4m), and Avondale, LA (135.2 mi, 2h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 119-mile drive from Lafayette, LA, expect to burn about 4.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Lafayette, LA and 40 routes heading into Lafayette, LA, covering 59 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 220 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lafayette, LA covers 220 miles and takes approximately 3h 52m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Lafayette, LA runs about 119 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lafayette, LA include Greenwood, LA, Shreveport, LA, Monroe, LA and Jonesboro, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.