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Trip from Lafayette, LA to Brusly, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

57.8 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

Downtown Brusly, LA, LA

Brusly, LA

Perry Z

Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Brusly, LA covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rue Jefferson
Jefferson Boulevard
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
I 10 East
LA 1
LA 1 South
Highway 1 South
West Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Rue Jefferson — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Brusly, 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 · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway
5

Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Baton Rouge
6

Merge slight left

50 mi · 56 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine

0.2 mi · 23 sec · LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine
8

Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

0.1 mi · 17 sec · LA 1 South: Plaquemine
9

Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

1.1 mi · 1 min · LA 1 South: Plaquemine
10

Continue on Highway 1 South

2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 South
11

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Henderson, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Henderson, LA

29 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Carencro, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Henderson, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.73 one way

$17.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $9.58 $19.17
premium $4.56 $10.37 $20.75
diesel $5.61 $12.76 $25.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.3 0 $6.07 $2.77
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.06 $2.31
EV Truck/SUV 23.1 0 $8.09 $3.70

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

12:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brusly, LA

Afternoon in Brusly on Saturday

Local time

12:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Henderson, LA

29 mi in

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

1 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

1h 10m 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?

57.8 mi in 1h 10m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Rue Jefferson.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Brusly, LA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lafayette, LA to Brusly, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lafayette, LA to Brusly, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brusly, 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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