Origin
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Port Barre, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Barre, LA
Joaquin Carfagna
Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Port Barre, LA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| US 190 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Saizan Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Port Barre, 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
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 190
9
Turn left onto LA 103
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Saizan Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
LA 103
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.6 — 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
28.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
LA 103 / Saizan Avenue
Turn left onto LA 103 / Saizan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
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
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
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
Port Barre, LA
Afternoon in Port Barre on Saturday
Local time
2:27 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
36m 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?
29.7 mi in 36m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Port Barre, LA is easy. At 36m with 50% 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 36m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. 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 Port Barre, 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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