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Trip from Lafayette, LA to Amelia, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

75.5 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Downtown Amelia, LA, LA

Amelia, LA

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Amelia, LA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 90, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 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.

Midpoint

37.7 miles from Lafayette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 75.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 61 miles on US 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 61 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near LA 92-1 / Young Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 10.9 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
10.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | LA 92-1 / Young Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street

Navigation decision point

5
12.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
12.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
75 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | PR 35 / Lake Palourde Road

At end of road, turn right onto PR 35 / Lake Palourde Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 61 mi 1h 6m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway 4.6 mi 5m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 1.8 mi 2m
North Morgan Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway 1.5 mi 2m
East University Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
St Etienne Road 1 mi 4m
Young Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 61 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

335 ft · 18 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
2

Turn right onto Rue Jefferson

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Rue Jefferson
3

Turn right onto Johnston Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Johnston Street
4

Turn left onto East University Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
5

Merge onto US 90; LA 182

506 ft · 7 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6

Continue on US 90; LA 182

4.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
7

Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Morgan Avenue
8

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
9

Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive
10

Turn left onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
11

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Young Street
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

61 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 90
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
19

Keep slight right at fork

174 ft · 4 sec
20

Turn straight onto PR 4

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lake Palourde Bypass Road
21

Turn left

458 ft · 20 sec
22

Turn slight left onto Barrow Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Barrow Street
23

At end of road, turn right onto PR 35

82 ft · 2 sec · Lake Palourde Road
24

Arrive at destination

PR 35

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 37.7 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 17 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 49m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amelia, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lafayette, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lafayette, LA

This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lafayette, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 61 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.7 mi from Lafayette, LA · 49m into the drive

Downtown Jeanerette, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jeanerette, LA

38 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

New Iberia, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baldwin, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 miles.

Arriving in Amelia, LA

The final approach into Amelia, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.1 mi

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.6 mi

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $100 or ab

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.5

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.8

Broussard, Louisiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.6

New Iberia, Louisiana

+18887584389

Visit website

Jule Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555675853

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 5.4

Lafayette, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Children's Museum of Acadiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Lafayette Science Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13372915544

Visit website

The Lafayette Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372342208

Visit website

Cajun Coast Tourism

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 70.1

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19853808224

Visit website

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

Lake End Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.1

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.7

Patterson, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19853991268

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.40 one way

$22.80 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.52 $25.03
premium $4.56 $13.55 $27.10
diesel $5.61 $16.67 $33.34

Estimated Tolls: $0.32

Southwest Evangeline Thruway (4.6 mi) $0.32

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

$11

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Broussard, Louisiana

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Jule Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

New Iberia, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lafayette, LA

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lafayette, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Other: 2 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.57 $4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, LA

Evening in Lafayette on Thursday

Local time

7:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amelia, LA

Evening in Amelia on Thursday

Local time

7:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

2 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

1h 32m 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 Lafayette, LA to Amelia, LA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Lafayette, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.40 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 75.5 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 10.9 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lafayette, LA to Amelia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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