Origin
Leonville, LA
Evening in Leonville on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leonville, LA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 31, Country Ridge Road, I-49 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 31 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 29m 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 Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 31 | — | — |
| Country Ridge Road | — | — |
| I-49 North | — | — |
| Judson Walsh Drive | — | — |
| I 49 South | — | — |
| Charles I | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 31
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonville, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Oscar Rivette Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oscar Rivette Street
2
Continue on State Route 31
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
3
Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Country Ridge Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto I-49 North Service Road
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
I-49 North Service Road
5
Turn left onto Judson Walsh Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Judson Walsh Drive
6
Turn left onto I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
7
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
8
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
10
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
11
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
12
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Lafayette, LA
Evening in Lafayette on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
29m 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 Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 31, Country Ridge Road, I-49 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Leonville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.43 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 drive from Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leonville, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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