Origin
Pearl River, LA
Late night in Pearl River on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl River, LA to Lafayette, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
150.1 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
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6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Pearl River, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10, I 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.4 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.67 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.1 miles from Pearl River, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 150.1 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.4 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Florida Republic Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Highway 41 Spur.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 150.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Highway 41 Spur): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Highway 41 Spur
Turn right onto Highway 41 Spur
Navigation decision point
8
5 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 12 West: Hammond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 12 West: Hammond
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
90.9 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
94.5 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 85.4 mi | 1h 32m |
| I 10 | 56.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 59 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway 41 Spur | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 85.4 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Hickory Street
23 ft
·
3 sec
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Hickory Street
2
Turn right onto Highway 41 Spur
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Highway 41 Spur
3
Continue on Pump Slough Road
436 ft
·
8 sec
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Pump Slough Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Merge onto I 59; US 11
4.4 mi
·
4 min
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I 59; US 11
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 12 West: Hammond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 12
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
53 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 167: Morgan City
11
Merge onto I 49
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Northwest Evangeline Thruway
13
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Jefferson Boulevard
14
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Rue Jefferson
15
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
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Rue Vermilion Ouest
16
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Pearl River, LA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.4 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.1 miles or 1h 22m 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 16m
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 Pearl River, 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 Pearl River, LA
This is one driving day of about 150.1 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearl River, 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 West Florida Republic Parkway for about 85.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.1 mi from Pearl River, LA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 75.1 miles from Pearl River, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Florida Republic Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.4 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
$22.67 one way
$45.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.94 | $53.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
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
$23
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.61 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Late night in Lafayette on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 15 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
29 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
2h 49m 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 Pearl River, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10, I 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.1 miles from Pearl River, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.67 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 150.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Highway 41 Spur): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pearl River, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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