Origin
Krotz Springs, LA
Morning in Krotz Springs on Thursday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Krotz Springs, LA
Joana Vittoria
Trip Overview
The drive from Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 41.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, La 3174, I 49 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 41.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| La 3174 | — | — |
| I 49 South | — | — |
| Charles I | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | — | — |
| Jefferson Boulevard | — | — |
| Rue Jefferson | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Krotz Springs, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Krotz Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Krotz Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on La 3174
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
La 3174
4
Turn left
18 mi
·
21 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
6
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
9
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
10
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
11
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Thursday
Local time
11:13 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 41.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, La 3174, I 49 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Krotz Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 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.
The drive from Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Krotz Springs, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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