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Trip from Lafayette, LA to Woodmere, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

145.4 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Downtown Woodmere, LA, LA

Woodmere, LA

Valeriia Miller

Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.96 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.7 miles from Lafayette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 145.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 55m highway drive covering 145.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 126.9 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 126.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 129.9 miles in near I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 145.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 129.9 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.4 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
140.2 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6B Toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
6
144 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | Alex Kornman Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
144.4 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | Woodmere Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lafayette, LA and Woodmere, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.

New Orleans

129.9 mi in | ~2h 31m | via I 10

Business District

129.9 mi in | ~2h 31m | via I 10

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 126.9 mi 2h 24m
Pontchartrain Expressway 5.9 mi 6m
Westbank Expressway 4 mi 5m
Destrehan Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Northeast Evangeline Thruway 1.9 mi 3m
Crescent City Connection 0.7 mi 1m
Paige Janette Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Deerpark Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 126.9 mi, about 2h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

127 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business District Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS

2.4 mi · 2 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 90 BUS

0.7 mi · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
10

Continue on US 90 BUS

3.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 6B Toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway
13

Turn slight left

0.6 mi · 1 min
14

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 20 sec
15

Turn straight onto Destrehan Avenue

2.3 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue
16

At end of road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

411 ft · 19 sec · Destrehan Avenue
17

Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Long Leaf Lane
18

At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Patricia Lane

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
20

At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

308 ft · 12 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
21

Turn right onto Deerpark Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
22

Turn left onto Oakmere Drive

254 ft · 14 sec · Oakmere Drive
23

Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
24

Arrive at destination

Paige Janette Drive

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.9 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 32 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.7 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

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

+

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 145.4 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 I 10 for about 126.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.7 mi from Lafayette, LA · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

73 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 Woodmere, LA

91.3 mi · 1h 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Addis, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.7 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 126.9 miles.

Arriving in Woodmere, LA

The final approach into Woodmere, 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 Woodmere, LA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 135.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.96 one way

$43.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $24.11 $48.21
premium $4.56 $26.10 $52.20
diesel $5.61 $32.10 $64.20

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

$22

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.6 0 $15.27 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.72 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.36 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Thursday

Local time

2:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodmere, LA

Afternoon in Woodmere on Thursday

Local time

2:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

3 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

2h 55m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.7 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 $21.96 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 129.9 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.4 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lafayette, LA and Woodmere, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

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