Origin
Lafayette, LA
Morning in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Monticello, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
65.6 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monticello, LA
Sinitta Leunen
Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Monticello, LA covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Greenwell Springs Road, Choctaw Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 65.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Greenwell Springs Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.7 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 51.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Greenwell Springs Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 65.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.2 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Fuqua Street, Memorial Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1F
Toward Fuqua Street, Memorial Stadium
5
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
LA 67 / North 22nd Street
Turn left onto LA 67 / North 22nd Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lafayette, LA and Monticello, LA, road signs point toward Airport and Memorial Stadium.
Airport
54.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Memorial Stadium
56.6 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 51.7 mi | 58m |
| Greenwell Springs Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Choctaw Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Plank Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Monticello Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 51.7 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Monticello, 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
52 mi
·
58 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
Merge onto I 110
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 1F
Toward Fuqua Street, Memorial Stadium
10
Continue on Fuqua Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fuqua Street
11
Turn left onto LA 67
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 22nd Street
12
Continue on LA 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Plank Road
13
Turn right onto Choctaw Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Choctaw Drive
14
Turn slight left onto Greenwell Springs Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Greenwell Springs Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Monticello Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Monticello Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Sunderland Avenue
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
Sunderland Avenue
17
Turn right onto Salem Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Salem Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Salem Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Lafayette, LA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monticello, LA
The final approach into Monticello, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Monticello, LA
Morning in Monticello on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
22 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
1h 25m 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 Monticello, LA covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Greenwell Springs Road, Choctaw Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 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 $9.91 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 65.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.2 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lafayette, LA and Monticello, LA, road signs point toward Airport and Memorial Stadium.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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