Lafayette to Saint Francisville is 86.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via I 10 and Samuels Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a pretty straightforward trip, mostly on major roadways, making it a good option if you're looking for a quick and easy journey between these two points. Plan for a single-day trip, as the duration is well within what most people can manage without an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.1 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
51.7 mi
58m
Samuels Road
17.6 mi
20m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.6 mi
7m
Scenic Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi
3m
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi
3m
Commerce Street
1 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 Saint Francisville, 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 155BToward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
Merge onto I 110
5.6 mi·7 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 110
2.6 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 8CToward US 61 North: NatchezUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 61
3.8 mi·5 min·Scenic Highway
12
Continue on US 61
18 mi·20 min·Samuels Road
13
Turn left onto US 61 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·Commerce Street
14
Turn left onto LA 1263
90 ft·2 sec·Ferdinand Street
15
Arrive at destination
LA 1263
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour 45 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when to depart. Leaving Lafayette in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Saint Francisville with plenty of daylight. There are no specific recommended stops noted for this short trip, so you can make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $13, and plan your fill-up accordingly before you leave Lafayette to ensure a smooth journey.
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 43.1 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 51m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Francisville, 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 86.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 51.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 63.4 — 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
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.
8
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.00 one way
$26.01 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.27
$28.55
premium
$4.56
$15.45
$30.91
diesel
$5.61
$19.01
$38.02
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
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Stirling Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger
Lafayette, LA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 402 (Breaux Bridge, LA)
Breaux Bridge, LA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Acadian Village Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.8
0
$9.04
$4.13
Efficient EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
EV Truck/SUV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon
in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Francisville, LA
Afternoon
in Saint Francisville on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
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
1h 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 70% of your journey on major roads like I 10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 51.7 miles on I 10, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a mix of faster highway driving and some local road segments, particularly as you approach your destination. The character shifts from the open highway to more populated areas, so be prepared for changes in speed and traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Samuels Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.
Driving Effort6/10
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 86.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
116 ft10 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
70 ft
Highest Point
116 ft
~86.1 mi in
Elevation Range
106 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lafayette, LA to Saint Francisville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
54.7 mi in|~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Saint Francisville, LA covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Samuels Road, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 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 $13.00 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 86.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Lafayette, LA to Saint Francisville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 116 ft elevation with about 149 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
