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2h 30m
Distance
119.9 mi
193 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Chauvin, LA covers 119.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Highway 56, Coteau Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.7 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.33 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
60 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 119.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Highway 56. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.7 miles on US 90.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Highway 56. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 81.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| Highway 56 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Coteau Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Chauvin, LA.
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
Turn right onto Johnston Street
Turn left onto East University Avenue
Merge onto US 90; LA 182
Continue on US 90; LA 182
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
Turn left onto LA 3073
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto LA 24
Turn left onto LA 660
Turn right onto LA 3087
Turn left onto LA 24
Continue on LA 56
Turn right onto Chauvin Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 13m 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 Chauvin, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 119.9 miles and 2h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Lafayette, LA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.7 miles.
The final approach into Chauvin, 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 Chauvin, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.33 one way
$36.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.10 | $40.21 |
| premium | $4.61 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$18
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Stirling Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger
Lafayette, LA
8 DCFC
Hub City Ford
Lafayette, LA
3 DCFC
Hub City Ford
Lafayette, LA
3 DCFC
Giles Subaru
Lafayette, LA
2 DCFC
AJ Dohmann Chevrolet
Berwick, LA
2 DCFC
Service Chevrolet Cadillac
LAFAYETTE, LA
1 DCFC
Courtesy Chevrolet Cadillac
BROUSSARD, LA
1 DCFC
GM - TRAPP CADILLAC CHEVROLET
Houma, LA
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.59 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.67 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lafayette on Monday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Chauvin on Monday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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