The drive from Lafayette, LA to Barataria, LA covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.08 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.4 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 152.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 152.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 123 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 123 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 152.8 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: at 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 126 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
126 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
8
126.1 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...
7
133.3 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orlean...
6
137 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lafayette, LA and Barataria, LA, road signs point toward Clearview Parkway South, New Orleans and Ames Boulevard East.
Clearview Parkway South
126.1 mi in|~2h 26m
New Orleans
133.3 mi in|~2h 40m
Ames Boulevard East
137 mi in|~2h 45m|via Westbank Expressway
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
123 mi
2h 19m
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi
11m
Westbank Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.6 mi
6m
Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi
5m
Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi
3m
South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi
3m
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 123 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Barataria, LA.
1
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft·22 sec·Rue Vermilion Ouest
2
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi·51 sec·Rue Jefferson
3
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
0.3 mi·46 sec·Jefferson Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
1.9 mi·3 min·Northeast Evangeline Thruway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
6
Merge onto I 10
123 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Exit 226Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long BridgeUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto LA 3152
1.5 mi·3 min·Clearview Parkway
10
Continue on LA 3152
2.1 mi·3 min·South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 90
2.6 mi·3 min·Huey P. Long Bridge
12
Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Nine Mile Point Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Nine Mile Point Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS
28 ft·0 sec·Westbank Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·39 sec
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
16
Turn left
0.1 mi·22 sec
17
Merge onto US 90 BUS
3.3 mi·4 min·Westbank Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi·46 sec·Westbank Expressway
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
19
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi·5 min·Ames Boulevard
20
Turn left onto LA 45
0.3 mi·28 sec·Barataria Boulevard
21
Turn right onto LA 3134
7.7 mi·11 min·Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
22
At end of road, turn left onto LA 45
3.6 mi·6 min·Jean Lafitte Boulevard
23
Turn right onto LA 302
0.3 mi·54 sec·Fisherman Boulevard
24
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3257
0.7 mi·2 min·Privateer Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Autin Street
175 ft·7 sec·Autin Street
26
Arrive at destination
Autin Street
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 76.4 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 29m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barataria, 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.
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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 Lafayette, LA
This is one driving day of about 152.8 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lafayette, 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 123 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.4 mi from Lafayette, LA
· 1h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barataria, LA
The final approach into Barataria, 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 Barataria, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.08 one way
$46.15 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.33
$50.66
premium
$4.56
$27.43
$54.85
diesel
$5.61
$33.74
$67.47
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Northeast 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
$23
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.04
$7.33
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.37
$6.11
EV Truck/SUV
61.1
0
$21.39
$9.78
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lafayette, LA
Late night
in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barataria, LA
Late night
in Barataria on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
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
3h 13m 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 Barataria, LA covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Westbank 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 76.4 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 $23.08 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 152.8 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: at 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 126 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lafayette, LA and Barataria, LA, road signs point toward Clearview Parkway South, New Orleans and Ames Boulevard East.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
