Origin
Livonia, LA
Morning in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, LA to Lafayette, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livonia, LA
Oleksandr Plakhota
Trip Overview
Livonia to Lafayette is 47.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 10 and State Routes 76/77, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick transit rather than an immersive scenic journey. Consider this drive when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 91% of the journey on high-speed roads like I 10. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32.1 miles on I 10, meaning extended periods of consistent driving. While the bulk of the route is interstate, you will transition to State Routes 76 and 77, offering a slight variation in the road's character as you approach your destination. Expect a predictable and efficient driving experience for most of this short trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 32.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and State Route 76. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 190 / Airline Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 190 / Airline Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 77 / State Route 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 190 / Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 190 / Airline Highway
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 77 / State Route 77
Turn left onto LA 77 / State Route 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 167: Morgan City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 167: Morgan City
4
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 32.1 mi | 37m |
| State Route 76 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| State Route 77 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| LA 3000 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Maringuin Road West | 1 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 32.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on LA 78
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 78
2
Turn right onto US 190
499 ft
·
15 sec
·
Airline Highway
3
Turn left onto LA 77
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 77
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on LA 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maringuin Road West
5
Continue on LA 77
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 77
6
Turn straight onto LA 76
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maringouin Drive
7
Turn straight onto LA 76
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 76
8
Continue on LA 3000
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 3000
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
10
Merge onto I 10
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 10
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 167: Morgan City
12
Merge onto I 49
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
14
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
15
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
16
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
17
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Livonia, LA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Livonia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lafayette, LA
The final approach into Lafayette, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Lafayette, LA
Morning in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
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
23 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 6m 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 Livonia, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, State Route 76, State Route 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Livonia, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.23 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 190 / Airline Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (LA 77 / State Route 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Livonia, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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