Origin
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
1:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Krotz Springs, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Krotz Springs, LA
Joana Vittoria
Trip Overview
Lafayette to Krotz Springs is 41.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via US 190, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Southeast region, specifically within Louisiana for its entirety. Expect a straightforward drive that’s more about efficient travel than sightseeing. It’s a convenient option if you need to get from Lafayette to Krotz Springs without a lot of fuss, perfect for a quick hop. Consider this route for its simplicity and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 190 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Northeast Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| La 3174 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 190
— 17.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Krotz Springs, 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
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Continue on I 49; US 167
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
8
Merge onto US 190
18 mi
·
20 min
·
US 190
9
Turn right onto LA 3174
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
LA 3174
10
Continue on LA 3174
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto Krotz Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Krotz Street
12
Arrive at destination
Krotz Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
22 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
40.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
LA 3174 / La 3174
Turn right onto LA 3174 / La 3174
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Krotz Springs, LA
Afternoon in Krotz Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
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
51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the journey on major roads like US 190, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, and Veterans Memorial Expressway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 17.6 miles on US 190, offering a good period of uninterrupted travel. The character is largely that of a functional highway, designed for moving between points rather than showcasing the landscape. It’s a consistent experience, so you can anticipate a steady pace for most of the 51-minute duration.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on US 190.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 190 and Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Krotz Springs, LA is easy. At 51m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on US 190. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Northeast Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Krotz Springs, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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