Origin
Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA
Afternoon in Parkland Mobile Home Park on Monday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA to Lafayette, LA
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Expressway, Northwest Evangeline Thruway, Veterans Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.24 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.1 miles from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 early in the drive near Veterans Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 49; US 167 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.5 miles (Jefferson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Veterans Drive
Turn left onto Veterans Drive
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 49; US 167 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 49; US 167 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Expressway
— 4.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on LA 182
143 ft
·
5 sec
·
North University Avenue
2
Turn left onto Veterans Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge onto I 49; US 167
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
6
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
7
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
8
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
9
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 4.1 miles from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 8.1 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.1 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
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 Parkland Mobile Home Park, 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 Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA
This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parkland Mobile Home Park, 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.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Expressway for about 4.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.1 mi from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Parkland Mobile Home Park, 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
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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
$1
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Monday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
4 mi in
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
9 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
12m 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 Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Expressway, Northwest Evangeline Thruway, Veterans Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.24 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 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 49; US 167 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.5 miles (Jefferson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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