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Trip from Lafayette, LA to Paulina, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

99.2 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

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Downtown Paulina, LA, LA

Paulina, LA

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

This 99.2-mile drive from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Paulina, Louisiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes to complete. The majority of your journey, 86% to be exact, will be spent on highways, making it a straightforward trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Southeast region of Louisiana. It's an efficient way to cover the distance without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.6 miles from Lafayette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 99.2-mile trip. You'll primarily be on I-10, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 83.4 miles. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. The main roads include I-10 and Airline Highway, indicating a blend of interstate and major highway driving. While largely highway-based, be prepared for transitions as you approach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 83.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Airline Highway. 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 1h 58m drive. You will face about 8 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
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.
7
86.4 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 83.4 mi 1h 34m
Airline Highway 7.8 mi 9m
North Airline Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
LA 44 1.9 mi 2m
Northeast Evangeline Thruway 1.9 mi 3m
Rue Jefferson 0.3 mi <1m
Jefferson Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Rue Vermilion Ouest <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 83.4 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Paulina, 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

83 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 61

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airline Highway
9

Turn right onto LA 3274

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Airline Avenue
10

At end of road, turn right onto LA 44

1.9 mi · 2 min · LA 44
11

Arrive at destination

LA 44

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 58-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider starting earlier to maximize daylight, especially if you plan any unscheduled stops. The longest stretch on I-10 is over 83 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on this segment. With a $15 fuel cost, a full tank should easily cover the journey. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can choose to pull over as needed for breaks.

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 49.6 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 22 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paulina, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lafayette, LA

This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lafayette, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 83.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.6 mi from Lafayette, LA · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

50 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.

Popular next leg

Baton Rouge, LA to Paulina, LA

45.1 mi · 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Henderson, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.6 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.

Arriving in Paulina, LA

The final approach into Paulina, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 56.7

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.2 mi

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.1 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $100 or ab

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.8

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12252563986

Visit website

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab mile 63.8

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 77.9

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.1

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.1

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13373321253

Visit website

Children's Museum of Acadiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Lafayette Science Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13372915544

Visit website

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

The Lafayette Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372342208

Visit website

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 99.2

Vacherie, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:20 pm

+12252657690

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 56.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.98 one way

$29.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.45 $32.89
premium $4.56 $17.81 $35.61
diesel $5.61 $21.90 $43.80

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

$15

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97
EV Truck/SUV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, LA

Evening in Lafayette on Friday

Local time

8:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Paulina, LA

Evening in Paulina on Friday

Local time

8:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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 58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Paulina, LA covers 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Airline Highway, North Airline Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.6 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 $14.98 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 is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Lafayette, LA to Paulina, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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