Trip from Lafayette, LA to Oak Grove, LA

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

240.2 mi

387 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 32m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 52m

3 PM

4h 56m

5 PM

5h 11m

8 PM

4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Oak Grove, LA

Emilio Sánchez Hernández

Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Oak Grove, LA covers 240.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Monroe Highway, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.5 miles on Monroe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

120.1 miles from Lafayette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 240.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Monroe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 10 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 87.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.6 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rue Jefferson

Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

Navigation decision point

87.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pinevill...

87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...

92.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe

92.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 165 North: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lafayette, LA to Oak Grove, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.

Monroe

92.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Monroe Highway	82.5 mi	1h 36m
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	76.1 mi	1h 17m
US 165	30.1 mi	35m
State Route 2	13.3 mi	19m
Oak Grove Highway	11 mi	16m
Veterans Memorial Expressway	8.8 mi	9m
US 167	4.8 mi	7m
Grabault Road	3.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Monroe Highway — 82.5 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Oak Grove, LA.

Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

335 ft · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Continue on I 49; US 167

76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Take the exit onto US 167

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 167

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 167

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

337 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

Merge onto US 165

83 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway

Turn straight onto US 165

30 mi · 35 min · US 165

Turn slight right onto US 165; LA 2

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Jefferson Avenue

Turn straight onto US 165; US 425; LA 2

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue

Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road

Turn right onto Grabault Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Grabault Road

Turn left onto LA 138

1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

Continue on LA 138

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 14th Street

Turn right onto US 425; LA 2

113 ft · 2 sec · East Davenport Avenue

Turn slight left onto LA 2

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Andrews Lane

Continue on LA 2

11 mi · 16 min · Oak Grove Highway

Continue on LA 2

13 mi · 19 min · State Route 2

Continue on LA 2

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Arrive at destination

LA 2

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 120.1 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.5 miles.

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 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 120.1 miles or 2h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Grove, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 240.2 miles and 4h 45m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Monroe Highway for about 82.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 120.1 mi from Lafayette, LA · 2h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jasper, TX

120 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.1 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Monroe Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.5 miles.

Arriving in Oak Grove, LA

The final approach into Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Poverty Point National Monument

National Monument

Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 231.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.72 one way

$73.44 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$40.28	$80.55
premium	$4.61	$43.60	$87.19
diesel	$5.64	$53.36	$106.73

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.1	0	$25.22	$11.53
Efficient EV	60.1	0	$21.02	$9.61
EV Truck/SUV	96.1	1	$33.63	$15.37

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lafayette, LA

Morning in Lafayette on Monday

Local time

6:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oak Grove, LA

Morning in Oak Grove on Monday

Local time

6:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

66°F

Jasper, TX

120 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

17 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

4h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Oak Grove, LA covers 240.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Monroe Highway, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 165. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 120.1 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 $36.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Lafayette, LA to Oak Grove, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.

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Trip from Lafayette, LA to Oak Grove, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oak Grove, LA

National Parks Near This Route

Poverty Point National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lafayette, LA

Oak Grove, LA

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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