Origin
Jefferson, LA
Morning in Jefferson on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, LA to Lafayette, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
131.5 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
This straightforward 131.5-mile drive from Jefferson, LA, to Lafayette, LA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 36 minutes. You'll primarily be on Interstate 10, making it a highway-focused journey with a minimal fuel cost estimated around $20. Given its 95% highway share and the longest uninterrupted stretch of 124.9 miles on I-10, this route is designed for efficient travel between these two Southeast Louisiana locations. It’s a practical option if you're looking to cover ground quickly without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Jefferson, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 95% of your travel occurring on major interstates. The bulk of this journey, a continuous 124.9 miles, will be on I-10, offering a consistent, fast-paced drive. While the profile is largely highway, you will briefly use Causeway Boulevard and Northwest Evangeline Thruway, which might offer slight variations in scenery or traffic flow. This route is built for covering distance efficiently, rather than for winding scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 124.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Causeway Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lurline Drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 131.5 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: near the start (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Berwick Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Andover Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lurline Drive
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Berwick Street
Turn right onto Berwick Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Andover Street
Turn left onto Andover Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
6
75.8 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 124.9 mi | 2h 22m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Andover Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 124.9 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Madelon Street
175 ft
·
12 sec
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Madelon Street
2
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
214 ft
·
11 sec
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Lurline Drive
3
Turn right onto Berwick Street
283 ft
·
14 sec
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Berwick Street
4
Turn right onto Claiborne Drive
291 ft
·
17 sec
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Claiborne Drive
5
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Andover Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3046
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Causeway Boulevard
7
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 10
72 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
53 mi
·
1 hr
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 167: Morgan City
13
Merge onto I 49
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Northwest Evangeline Thruway
15
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Jefferson Boulevard
16
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Rue Jefferson
17
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
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Rue Vermilion Ouest
18
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 36-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule. Given the minimal stops suggested (just 1), you can easily break up the 131.5 miles as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to refuel. The estimated fuel cost of $20 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. A good tip for this route is to be aware of potential traffic on I-10 as you approach Lafayette, especially during peak commuting hours.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Jefferson, LA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.9 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, LA
This is one driving day of about 131.5 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson, 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 I 10 for about 124.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Jefferson, LA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.7 miles from Jefferson, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.86 one way
$39.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
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
$20
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.81 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.42 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Lafayette on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 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
24 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 36m 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 Jefferson, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 131.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Causeway Boulevard, Northwest 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 65.7 miles from Jefferson, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 131.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Berwick Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Andover Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jefferson, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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