Origin
Amelia, LA
Late night in Amelia on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
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Trip from Amelia, LA to Lafayette, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
76 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amelia, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Amelia, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Southeast Evangeline Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.48 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.
Midpoint
38 miles from Amelia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 76 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 76 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.6 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 61.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East University Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| St Etienne Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amelia, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on PR 35
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Palourde Road
2
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
2 min
3
Merge onto US 90
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 90
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
10
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
11
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
13
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
14
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
16
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
18
Continue on US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
19
Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East University Avenue
20
Turn right onto Johnston Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Johnston Street
21
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
22
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
23
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
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 38 miles from Amelia, LA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 miles.
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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Amelia, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amelia, LA
This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Amelia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38 mi from Amelia, LA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Amelia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.48 one way
$22.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Late night in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Amelia, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Amelia, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.48 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Amelia, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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