Trip from Lafayette, LA to Des Allemands, LA

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Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

119.1 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 20m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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

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Des Allemands, LA

Sinitta Leunen

Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Des Allemands, LA covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 90, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.2 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.99 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

59.5 miles from Lafayette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 119.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.2 miles on US 90.

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

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 10.9 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rue Jefferson

Turn right onto Rue Jefferson

Navigation decision point

10.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | LA 92-1 / Young Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street

Navigation decision point

12.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

12.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

13.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 90

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 90	105.2 mi	1h 55m
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
LA 631	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 90 — 105.2 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Des Allemands, LA.

Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

335 ft · 18 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Turn right onto Rue Jefferson

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Rue Jefferson

Turn right onto Johnston Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Johnston Street

Turn left onto East University Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue

Merge onto US 90; LA 182

506 ft · 7 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Continue on US 90; LA 182

4.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Morgan Avenue

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

Turn left onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Young Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto LA 631

0.6 mi · 1 min · LA 631

Arrive at destination

LA 631

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 13m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Des Allemands, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 119.1 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lafayette, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 105.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.5 mi from Lafayette, LA · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

60 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

Houma, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houma, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.5 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 US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.2 miles.

Arriving in Des Allemands, LA

The final approach into Des Allemands, 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 Des Allemands, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.99 one way

$35.97 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$19.75	$39.49
premium	$4.56	$21.38	$42.75
diesel	$5.61	$26.30	$52.59

Estimated Tolls: $0.32

Southwest Evangeline Thruway (4.6 mi) $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

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.51	$5.72
Efficient EV	29.8	$10.42	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.67	$7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Lafayette, LA

Afternoon in Lafayette on Wednesday

Local time

2:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Des Allemands, LA

Afternoon in Des Allemands on Wednesday

Local time

2:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

1 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 19m 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 Des Allemands, LA covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 90, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Veterans Memorial 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 59.5 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 $17.99 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.

The route from Lafayette, LA to Des Allemands, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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