Origin
Church Point, LA
Late night in Church Point on Saturday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Church Point, 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
35m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Church Point, LA
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Trip Overview
Church Point to Lafayette is 24.3 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I 10 and Mire Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, easy trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, making it a convenient local hop. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick transition between these two communities. You'll find it's a manageable journey that doesn't require extensive planning, ideal for a spontaneous outing or a practical necessity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 10, including an uninterrupted 9-mile segment, offering a taste of faster travel. The remainder of the drive will likely involve local roads like Mire Highway and Higginbotham Highway, providing a different pace and feel. Expect a transition from interstate cruising to more local road navigation as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 95 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (LA 95 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 95 / South Main Street
Turn right onto LA 95 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
LA 95 / Mire Highway
Turn sharp left onto LA 95 / Mire Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Saint John Street
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 9 mi | 9m |
| Mire Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Higginbotham Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| North University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Peach Bloom Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Austria Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Versailles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Point, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on West Ebey Street
70 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Ebey Street
2
Turn right onto LA 95
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on LA 95
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Peach Bloom Highway
4
Turn right onto LA 95
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Higginbotham Highway
5
Turn sharp left onto LA 95
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mire Highway
6
Continue on LA 95
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Austria Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto I 10
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 182
10
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North University Avenue
12
Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Boulevard
13
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
235 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint John Street
14
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
15
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Saturday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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 Church Point, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 24.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Mire Highway, Higginbotham Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Church Point, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 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 24.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (LA 95 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Church Point, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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