Origin
Morgan City, LA
Afternoon in Morgan City on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
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.
Morgan City, LA
Joshuan Barboza
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Morgan City to Lafayette, you are in for a quick 67.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is ideal as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the entire trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through Southeast Louisiana, you will utilize local routes like Federal Avenue, Veterans Memorial Expressway, and Young Street to reach your destination. This drive is straightforward and efficient, perfect for those who prefer to keep their travel time under control while moving between these two Louisiana hubs.
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
33.8 miles from Morgan City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating local infrastructure, with the longest stretch being zero miles on Federal Avenue, which highlights the frequent turns required throughout the journey. Because you are avoiding high-speed highways entirely, your focus will be on local traffic patterns and navigating city streets. This profile creates a very different experience than a typical highway trek, demanding your full attention as you transition between the various local thoroughfares. Behind the wheel, you will find a steady pace that relies on local navigation rather than open-road cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Federal Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, 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 Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| St Etienne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Morgan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Federal Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Brashear Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Brashear Avenue
2
Keep slight left
62 ft
·
3 sec
3
Turn left onto Federal Avenue
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Federal Avenue
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
1 hr
6
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
12
Continue on Young Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
13
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
15
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
16
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
17
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
18
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
20
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
21
Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East University Avenue
22
Turn right onto Johnston Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Johnston Street
23
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
24
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 1-hour and 10-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time and can easily plan around peak local traffic. There are no mandatory stops required for this 67.6-mile distance, allowing you to head straight to your destination without needing to factor in extra rest breaks. Make sure to keep an eye on your navigation as you transition through the various turns on Federal Avenue and Young Street to stay on track. Given the $9 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave Morgan City is a smart way to simplify your travel day. Enjoy the advantage of a quick trip that leaves you with plenty of time to explore Lafayette once you arrive.
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 33.8 miles from Morgan City, LA, or about 35m into the drive.
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 67.6 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morgan City, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Morgan City, LA
This is one driving day of about 67.6 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morgan City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Morgan City, LA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Morgan City, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lafayette, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.33 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| premium | $4.61 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Federal Avenue, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Young Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Morgan City, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.33 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 Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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