Origin
Abbeville, LA
Morning in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 20.9 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Saint Charles Street, North State Street, West Summers Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.5 miles from Abbeville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 20.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Saint Charles Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Saint Charles Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Summers Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rue Jefferson | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Saint Charles Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on North Saint Charles Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
2
Continue on North Saint Charles Street
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
3
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn left onto West Summers Drive
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Summers Drive
5
Turn right onto Park Avenue
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on Johnston Street
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Johnston Street
7
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
8
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
9
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from Abbeville, LA, or about 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20.9 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.5 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abbeville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abbeville, LA
This is one driving day of about 20.9 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abbeville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.5 mi from Abbeville, LA · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Abbeville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lafayette, LA
The final approach into Lafayette, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lafayette, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.61 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lafayette, LA
Morning in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 20.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Saint Charles Street, North State Street, West Summers Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Abbeville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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