Origin
Deville, LA
Late night in Deville on Monday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deville, LA to Lafayette, LA
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
107.2 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Deville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, LA 28, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 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
53.6 miles from Deville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 107.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 76 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 115 / Highway 115.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 115 / Highway 115): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 115 / Highway 115
Turn sharp left onto LA 115 / Highway 115
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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LA 28
At end of road, turn left onto LA 28
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
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LA 28
Turn left onto LA 28
Navigation decision point
6
19.2 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
4
106.6 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 76 mi | 1h 17m |
| LA 28 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Highway 1207 | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Pineville Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 167 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 76 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deville, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on the route
253 ft
·
19 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left onto Highway 115
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Highway 115
3
Turn left onto Highway 1207
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 1207
4
At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi
·
18 min
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pineville Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
8
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
9
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
11
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
12
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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Rue Jefferson
13
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
17 sec
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Rue Vermilion Ouest
14
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 53.6 miles from Deville, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 44m
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 Deville, 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 Deville, LA
This is one driving day of about 107.2 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 76 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.6 mi from Deville, LA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Deville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King, Jr Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.39 one way
$32.78 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.97 | $35.95 |
| premium | $4.61 | $19.46 | $38.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Lafayette, LA
Late night in Lafayette on Monday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Jasper, TX
54 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
20 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 7m 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 Deville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, LA 28, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.6 miles from Deville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.39 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 is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 115 / Highway 115): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point.
The route from Deville, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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