Origin
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Leonville, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leonville, LA
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Trip Overview
Lafayette, LA to Leonville, LA is 27.3 miles and takes about 38m via Veterans Memorial Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Louisiana. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment. The estimated fuel cost is very low, making it an economical option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| State Route 31 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Northeast Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Country Ridge Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Expressway
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Leonville, 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
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Judson Walsh Drive
8
Turn slight right
152 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn straight onto Judson Walsh Drive
231 ft
·
8 sec
·
Judson Walsh Drive
10
Turn right onto I-49 North Service Road
278 ft
·
9 sec
·
I-49 North Service Road
11
Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Country Ridge Road
12
Turn right onto LA 31
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
13
Arrive at destination
LA 3254
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22 — 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
19.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Judson Walsh Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Judson Walsh Drive
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I-49 North Service Road
Turn right onto I-49 North Service Road
Navigation decision point
4
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
LA 31 / State Route 31
Turn right onto LA 31 / State Route 31
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Leonville, LA
Afternoon in Leonville on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
38m 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 features a mixed profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Veterans Memorial Expressway, which is also where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles. The route transitions to Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway and then State Route 31, offering a varied driving experience. Expect a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Expressway. 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 19.8 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 Leonville, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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