Origin
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Crowley, LA
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Crowley, LA
Maria Mercedes Tirigall
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Southeast Louisiana, the 24.5-mile journey from Lafayette to Crowley is an ideal candidate. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstate travel, you can expect a fuel budget of approximately $3. Since both cities are located within the same Southeast region, you won't experience a major change in landscape or climate. This drive is straightforward and efficient, serving as a practical way to connect two neighboring communities without the stress of high-speed highway traffic.
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
12.3 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of Lafayette and toward Crowley. With 0% of the journey spent on highways, your experience will be defined by urban and suburban roads like Saint John Street, Versailles Boulevard, and West University Avenue. You won't find any long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Saint John Street. This road profile requires you to stay alert and engaged with your surroundings rather than settling into a cruise-control mindset. The character of the drive is strictly local, offering a hands-on experience behind the wheel that differs significantly from a standard interstate commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint John Street 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 Crowley, LA is easy. At 31m 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 Crowley, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Versailles Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 1111 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tower Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crowley Rayne Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hutchinson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Court Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Saint John Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Crowley, LA.
1
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
Saint John Street
3
Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Boulevard
4
Turn right onto West University Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West University Avenue
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
LA 1111: East Crowley
8
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto Tower Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Road
10
Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Crowley Rayne Highway
11
Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hutchinson Avenue
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Court Circle
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast Court Circle
13
Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 31-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You don't need to worry about planning for multiple stops, as the direct route is designed to get you to your destination quickly without the need for breaks. Keep in mind that because this path utilizes Saint John Street and West University Avenue, you should prepare for typical local traffic patterns rather than open-road conditions. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be sufficient for the entire 24.5-mile trip, allowing you to focus your energy on your arrival in Crowley. For the best experience, try to time your departure to avoid peak local rush hours to ensure you maintain that steady 31-minute travel time.
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 12.3 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 15m 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 24.5 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crowley, 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 24.5 miles and 31m.
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 12.3 mi from Lafayette, LA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crowley, LA
The final approach into Crowley, 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 Crowley, 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
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Crowley, LA
Afternoon in Crowley on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Orange County, TX
12 mi in
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
1 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
31m 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 Crowley, LA covers 24.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint John Street, Versailles Boulevard, West University Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $3.75 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 Crowley, LA is easy. At 31m 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 Crowley, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lafayette, LA to Crowley, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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