Origin
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
113.7 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rue Jefferson, Johnston Street, East University Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.38 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.9 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 113.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rue Jefferson 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rue Jefferson | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Morgan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Rue Jefferson
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Bourg, LA.
1
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
2
Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
49 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 slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6
Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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 the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
12
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Keep slight right
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
18
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
19
Keep slight right
394 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
21
Turn left onto Coteau Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Coteau Road
22
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
23
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
24
Continue on Highway 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
25
Turn right onto Donut Street
249 ft
·
31 sec
·
Donut Street
26
Turn left onto Country Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
27
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
295 ft
·
25 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
28
Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
29
Turn right onto Guidry Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Guidry Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 56.9 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourg, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lafayette, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 113.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lafayette, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.9 mi from Lafayette, LA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Arriving in Bourg, LA
The final approach into Bourg, 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 Bourg, 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
$17.38 one way
$34.76 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| premium | $4.61 | $20.64 | $41.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Bourg, LA
Afternoon in Bourg on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
4 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 22m 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 Bourg, LA covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rue Jefferson, Johnston Street, East University Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.9 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 $17.38 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 Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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