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Trip from Farmerville, LA to Lafayette, LA

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Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

204.8 mi

330 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m

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

Downtown Farmerville, LA, LA

Farmerville, LA

Abigail Marquez

Trip Overview

The drive from Farmerville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m 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, East Lafayette Street, South Main Street 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 $30.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102.4 miles from Farmerville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 204.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 15; LA 33 / South Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 8m 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 15; LA 33 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (Mills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 116.8 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 15; LA 33 / South Main Street

Turn right onto LA 15; LA 33 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
23.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | Mills Avenue

Turn right onto Mills Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
116.8 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | 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
204.2 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in | Jefferson Boulevard

Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
204.8 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in | Rue Vermilion Ouest

Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway 76 mi 1h 17m
East Lafayette Street 47.7 mi 58m
South Main Street 22.1 mi 33m
Winnfield Highway 21.7 mi 27m
Quitman Highway 15.9 mi 18m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 8.8 mi 9m
Main Street 4 mi 6m
South Vienna Street 2.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Martin Luther King, Jr Highway — 76 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Water Street

106 ft · 8 sec · West Water Street
2

Turn right onto LA 15; LA 33

22 mi · 33 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on US 80

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Georgia Avenue
4

Turn left onto North Farmerville Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Farmerville Street
5

Turn right onto Mills Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Mills Avenue
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 167

381 ft · 15 sec · South Trenton Street
7

Merge onto US 167

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Vienna Street
8

Continue on US 167

16 mi · 18 min · Quitman Highway
9

Continue on US 167; LA 147

4.0 mi · 6 min · Main Street
10

Continue on US 167

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
11

Continue on US 167

22 mi · 27 min · Winnfield Highway
12

Continue on US 84; US 167; LA 34

48 mi · 58 min · East Lafayette Street
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
14

Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP

76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
15

Continue on I 49; US 167

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
16

Continue on I 49; LA 182

1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
17

Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
18

Continue on Rue Jefferson

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson
19

Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

335 ft · 16 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
20

Arrive at destination

Rue Vermilion Ouest

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.4 miles from Farmerville, LA, or about 2h 17m 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.4 miles or 2h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

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 Farmerville, 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 Farmerville, LA

This is one driving day of about 204.8 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmerville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 102.4 mi from Farmerville, LA · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garland, TX

102 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

Garland, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.4 miles from Farmerville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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

$30.93 one way

$61.86 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $33.95 $67.91
premium $4.56 $36.76 $73.52
diesel $5.61 $45.22 $90.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.13

Northwest Evangeline Thruway (1.9 mi) $0.13

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

$31

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.4 0 $21.50 $9.83
Efficient EV 51.2 0 $17.92 $8.19
EV Truck/SUV 81.9 1 $28.67 $13.11

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Farmerville, LA

Late night in Farmerville on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, LA

Late night in Lafayette on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Garland, TX

102 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

9 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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Farmerville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, East Lafayette Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 miles from Farmerville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m 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 15; LA 33 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (Mills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 116.8 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Farmerville, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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