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1h 56m
Distance
94.8 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Schriever, LA
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The drive from Lafayette, LA to Schriever, LA covers 94.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, LA 20, Southwest Evangeline Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.5 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 94.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and LA 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.5 miles on US 90.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 20. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 6.7 miles (North Morgan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 74.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| LA 20 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East University Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| St Etienne Road | 1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Schriever, LA.
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
Turn right onto Johnston Street
Turn left onto East University Avenue
Merge onto US 90; LA 182
Continue on US 90; LA 182
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
Turn left onto LA 3073
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Take the exit
Turn right onto LA 20
Turn right onto LA 20
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schriever, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 94.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.4 mi from Lafayette, LA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.5 miles.
The final approach into Schriever, 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 Schriever, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.49 one way
$28.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
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
$14
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: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Schriever on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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