Origin
New Llano, LA
Evening in New Llano on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Llano, LA to Lafayette, LA
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
140 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Llano, LA
Agustin Piñero
Trip Overview
Traveling from New Llano to Lafayette covers 118.3 miles, making for a manageable 2-hour and 15-minute journey through Southeast Louisiana. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget about $16 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route relies entirely on local roads like Main Street, South 5th Street, and Kurthwood Road rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trip that works well if you are looking for a direct connection between these two areas. You will find that the lack of highway driving keeps the trip focused on local navigation rather than high-speed travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70 miles from New Llano, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from New Llano. With zero percent of this route spent on highways, the experience is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, monotonous stretches of interstate. There is no significant longest stretch to report, as your time is primarily spent maneuvering through local road networks. You will be behind the wheel for approximately 135 minutes, navigating through varied turns that require your full attention. This is a technical, low-speed drive that rewards drivers who prefer local backroads over the predictability of a major freeway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near LA 1213 / Kurthwood Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (LA 1213 / Kurthwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (LA 8; LA 28 / Alexandria Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 51.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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LA 1213 / Kurthwood Road
Turn right onto LA 1213 / Kurthwood Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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LA 8; LA 28 / Alexandria Highway
Merge onto LA 8; LA 28 / Alexandria Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 71 / Jefferson Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 71 / Jefferson Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Opelousas
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 82.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| Alexandria Highway | 48 mi | 55m |
| Jefferson Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| South 5th Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Macarthur Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kurthwood Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Llano, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on US 171
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 171
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 171
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South 5th Street
4
Turn right onto LA 1213
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kurthwood Road
5
Merge onto LA 8; LA 28
48 mi
·
55 min
·
Alexandria Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Merge onto US 71; US 165
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Macarthur Drive
8
Enter roundabout onto US 71
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jefferson Highway
9
Continue on US 71
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Highway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 South: Opelousas
11
Merge onto I 49
82 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 49
12
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
13
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
14
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
15
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 15-minute trip with no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because you are strictly on local roads, your pace will be dictated by local traffic and turn-heavy navigation rather than cruising speed. Since there are no designated stops provided, consider fueling up before you head out to ensure your $16 estimate remains accurate throughout the journey. Given the nature of the route, stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between Main Street, South 5th Street, and Kurthwood Road. Planning for a single-day trip is ideal here, as the short duration allows you plenty of time to reach Lafayette without feeling rushed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from New Llano, LA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
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 New Llano, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 New Llano, LA
This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Llano, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from New Llano, LA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70 miles from New Llano, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
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
$21.40 one way
$42.80 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.47 | $46.95 |
| premium | $4.61 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.10 | $62.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.60 | $8.96 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Evening in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
6:45 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
19 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
2h 37m 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 New Llano, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, Alexandria Highway, Jefferson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70 miles from New Llano, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.40 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (LA 1213 / Kurthwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (LA 8; LA 28 / Alexandria Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 51.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from New Llano, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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