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

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

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.

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Amelia, LA

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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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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

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

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

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.

Start on PR 35

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Palourde Road

Turn left

0.8 mi · 2 min

Merge onto US 90

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 90

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Continue on US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Turn left onto East University Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue

Turn right onto Johnston Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Johnston Street

Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Rue Jefferson

Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

335 ft · 16 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

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

Jeanerette, LA

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.

Popular next leg

Jeanerette, LA to Lafayette, LA

31.8 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Patterson, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, LA

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 check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.1 mi

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.6 mi

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $100 or ab mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.2

Broussard, Louisiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.3

New Iberia, Louisiana

+18887584389

Visit website

Jule Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555675853

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 76

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

Lake End Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.4

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.9

Patterson, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19853991268

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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

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.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Broussard, Louisiana

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Jule Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

New Iberia, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lafayette, LA

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Other: 2 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.8	$7.98	$3.65
Efficient EV	19	$6.65	$3.04
EV Truck/SUV	30.4	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Amelia, LA

Morning in Amelia on Friday

Local time

9:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, LA

Morning in Lafayette on Friday

Local time

9:56 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.

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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lafayette, LA

Nearby Places

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Vestal Restaurant

Vermilionville Historic Village

Bon Temps Grill

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

T-Coon's Restaurant

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jule Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Children's Museum of Acadiana

Lafayette Science Museum

The Lafayette Museum

Cajun Coast Tourism

Girard Park

Moncus Park

Lake End Park

Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Amelia, LA

Lafayette, LA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 33m on the road

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