Trip from Oakdale, 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 37m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 33m

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

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Oakdale, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oakdale, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Street, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Oakdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on West Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.62 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.

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Oakdale, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

118 ft 37 ft

Total Climb

40 ft

Total Descent

122 ft

Highest Point

118 ft

Elevation Range

82 ft

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 13th Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Oakdale, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 1h 37m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (LA 10 / State Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles (US 167): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 13th Street

At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 10 / State Route 10

Turn left onto LA 10 / State Route 10

Navigation decision point

44.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 167

Take the ramp onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | Jefferson Boulevard

Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

Navigation decision point

70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | Rue Vermilion Ouest

Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Main Street	18.1 mi	27m
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	14.6 mi	15m
Oakdale Road	9.8 mi	14m
Veterans Memorial Expressway	8.8 mi	9m
Vidrine Road	7.1 mi	10m
Oakdale Highway	4.4 mi	6m
State Route 10	4.1 mi	5m
Northwest Evangeline Thruway	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: West Main Street — 18.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 6th Avenue

133 ft · 11 sec · East 6th Avenue

Continue on East 6th Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · East 6th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South 13th Street

Continue on East 5th Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East 5th Avenue

Turn left onto LA 10

3.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 10

Continue on LA 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road

Continue on LA 10

3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Highway

Turn straight onto LA 10

3.2 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road

Continue on LA 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Oakdale Highway

Continue on LA 10

0.5 mi · 48 sec · State Route 10

Continue on LA 10

3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road

Continue on LA 10

7.1 mi · 10 min · Vidrine Road

Continue on US 167; LA 10

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine

Continue on US 167; LA 10

18 mi · 27 min · West Main Street

Take the ramp onto US 167

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 167

Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

Merge onto I 49; US 167

15 mi · 15 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Continue on I 49; US 167

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Continue on I 49; LA 182

1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

Continue on Rue Jefferson

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

335 ft · 16 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Arrive at destination

Rue Vermilion Ouest

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 35.1 miles from Oakdale, LA, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 15 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 52m 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 23m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oakdale, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oakdale, LA

This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Oakdale, LA.

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

The longest stretch is on West Main Street for about 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.1 mi from Oakdale, LA · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ville Platte, LA

35 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

Mamou, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ville Platte, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Oakdale, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.1 mi

Prejean's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Louisiana

1 mi

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $100 or ab mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Prejean's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 65.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13378963247

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

Acadiana Park Nature Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13372918448

Escape Room Lafayette

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13373712883

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 70.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13374178000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.62 one way

$21.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$11.65	$23.31
premium	$4.56	$12.62	$25.24
diesel	$5.61	$15.52	$31.04

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.1	$7.38	$3.37
Efficient EV	17.6	$6.15	$2.81
EV Truck/SUV	28.1	$9.84	$4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Oakdale, LA

Late night in Oakdale on Saturday

Local time

12:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

0 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, LA

Late night in Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

12:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 4% chance 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 37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oakdale, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Main Street, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Oakdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Oakdale, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.62 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 Oakdale, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 1h 37m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 37 ft to 118 ft elevation with about 40 ft of total climbing.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lafayette, LA

Nearby Places

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Vestal Restaurant

Prejean's

Vermilionville Historic Village

Bon Temps Grill

T-Coon's Restaurant

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

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ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Jule Charging Station

Children's Museum of Acadiana

Lafayette Science Museum

The Lafayette Museum

Girard Park

Moncus Park

Acadiana Park Nature Station

Escape Room Lafayette

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oakdale, LA

Lafayette, LA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 37m on the road

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