Trip from Bayou Cane, LA to Lafayette, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

100.4 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bayou Cane, LA

Alfo Medeiros

Trip Overview

This 100.4-mile journey from Bayou Cane, Louisiana, to Lafayette, Louisiana, is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take you approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Raceland-M C Express, West Park Avenue, and Southwest Evangeline Thruway, with about 34% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this is an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. The drive is characterized by its numerous turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. It's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Bayou Cane, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' as you navigate this route. While only 34% of the journey is on highways, you'll encounter a significant stretch of 82.2 miles on the Raceland-M C Express, offering a period of more consistent travel. The road's personality shifts between these longer highway segments and more intricate local road sections, requiring your attention to navigation and speed. This dynamic profile means you'll be actively engaged with the driving experience, rather than simply cruising on an interstate.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Raceland-M C Express is the longest continuous segment at about 82.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Westside Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 100.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Westside Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 24 / West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 87.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Westside Boulevard

Turn left onto Westside Boulevard

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 24 / West Park Avenue

Turn left onto LA 24 / West Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

88.4 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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

93.5 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Raceland-M C Express	82.2 mi	1h 29m
West Park Avenue	4.4 mi	8m
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

Longest stretch: Raceland-M C Express — 82.2 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Cane, LA and Lafayette, LA.

Start on LA 24

402 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto Westside Boulevard

254 ft · 15 sec · Westside Boulevard

Turn left onto LA 24

4.4 mi · 8 min · West Park Avenue

Turn left

358 ft · 15 sec

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 90

82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Raceland-M C Express

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

This 100.4-mile drive is easily manageable in a single day, so you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of your day in Lafayette. With an estimated fuel cost of just $15, you won't need to worry too much about refueling stops, though it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests paying close attention to your GPS and road signs, especially as you transition between the longer highway stretch and local roads. Consider a brief stop midway if needed, but the 2-hour duration makes it a comfortable drive.

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 50.2 miles from Bayou Cane, LA, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 22 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 59m 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 34m

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 Bayou Cane, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bayou Cane, LA

This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bayou Cane, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Raceland-M C Express for about 82.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.2 mi from Bayou Cane, LA · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, LA

50 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

Morgan City, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Bayou Cane, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Raceland-M C Express if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 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.

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.

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 100.4

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 100.4

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 100.4

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 100.4

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 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

Visit website

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.2

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.9

New Iberia, Louisiana

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Jule Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555675853

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 35.9

Patterson, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19853991268

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

Kemper Williams Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 35.9

Patterson, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19853952298

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.16 one way

$30.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$16.65	$33.29
premium	$4.56	$18.02	$36.04
diesel	$5.61	$22.17	$44.33

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.1	$10.54	$4.82
Efficient EV	25.1	$8.79	$4.02
EV Truck/SUV	40.2	$14.06	$6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bayou Cane, LA

Morning in Bayou Cane on Saturday

Local time

10:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, LA

Morning in Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

10:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

81°F

Franklin, LA

50 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

13 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

2h 2m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bayou Cane, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Raceland-M C Express, West Park Avenue, Southwest Evangeline Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Bayou Cane, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.16 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 Bayou Cane, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. 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

T-Coon's Restaurant

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

Jule Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Children's Museum of Acadiana

Lafayette Science Museum

The Lafayette Museum

Breakin' The Code

Girard Park

Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum

Moncus Park

Kemper Williams Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bayou Cane, LA

Lafayette, LA

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 2m on the road

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