Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
126.2 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Emilio Sánchez Hernández
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rue Jefferson, Jefferson Boulevard, Northeast Evangeline Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.14 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
63.1 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 126.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rue Jefferson | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 12 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Abita Springs, LA.
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway
Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
Turn left onto Highway 21
Turn straight onto South Tyler Street
Turn right onto West 21st Avenue
Keep slight right
Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue
Continue on East Boston Street
Continue on Military Road
Turn right onto Covington Highway
Continue on Highway 36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Arrive at your 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 63.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abita Springs, 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 126.2 miles and 2h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.1 mi from Lafayette, LA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 63.1 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Abita Springs, 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 Abita Springs, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.14 one way
$34.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| premium | $4.15 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.25 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Abita Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Baton Rouge, LA
63 mi in
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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