Trip from Lafayette, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA

Q: How long is the trip from Lafayette, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA?

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA covers 11.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, Northeast Evangeline Thruway, Rees Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Lafayette, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Lafayette, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA?

The route from Lafayette, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

16m

Distance

11.1 mi

18 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 15m ★

6 AM

0h 17m

8 AM

0h 19m

10 AM

0h 18m

12 PM

0h 17m

3 PM

0h 18m

5 PM

0h 19m

8 PM

0h 16m

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

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Trip Overview

This short 11.1-mile drive between Lafayette and Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, will take you about 16 minutes to complete, making it an easy addition to any Southeast region exploration. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, this route is perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The journey primarily utilizes I-10 and Northeast Evangeline Thruway, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll find this short hop between two Louisiana towns to be a straightforward and convenient option.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is predominantly highway, with 53% of the route on major roads like I-10 and Northeast Evangeline Thruway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.9 miles on I-10, offering a chance for consistent speed. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting that while highway segments are present, you'll also navigate local roads like Rees Street. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and potentially some slower, more local traffic conditions.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 12 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 5.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rue Jefferson

Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

Navigation decision point

4

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway

Navigation decision point

4

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

4

8.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge

5

9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	5.9 mi	6m
Northeast Evangeline Thruway	1.9 mi	3m
Rees Street	1.7 mi	2m
Rue Jefferson	0.3 mi	<1m
Jefferson Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
East Bridge Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Rue Vermilion Ouest	<0.1 mi	<1m
Main Highway	<0.1 mi	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 10 — 5.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Breaux Bridge, 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

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 10

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge

8

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec

9

Turn straight onto LA 328

1.7 mi · 2 min · Rees Street

10

At end of road, turn right onto LA 336-1

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East Bridge Street

11

Turn left onto LA 31

41 ft · 0 sec · Main Highway

12

Arrive at destination

LA 31

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.68 one way

$3.35 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$1.84	$3.68
premium	$4.56	$1.99	$3.98
diesel	$5.61	$2.45	$4.90

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$0

Total

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.3	$1.17	$0.53
Efficient EV	2.8	$0.97	$0.44
EV Truck/SUV	4.4	$1.55	$0.71

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Afternoon in Lafayette on Thursday

Local time

3:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Breaux Bridge, LA

Afternoon in Breaux Bridge on Thursday

Local time

3:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

20 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

16m 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 Breaux Bridge, LA covers 11.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Northeast Evangeline Thruway, Rees Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.68 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 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Lafayette, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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