This 89.4-mile drive from Pierre Part, Louisiana, to Lafayette, Louisiana, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on major roads, making it a straightforward transit through the Southeast region of Louisiana. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this drive is quite budget-friendly. There are no specific stops suggested, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll find this route offers a direct and efficient path between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Pierre Part, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 89.4-mile journey. You'll be on roads like US 90 Business and LA 70 for 87% of the time, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.6 miles on US 90 Business. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing slower, winding sections and focusing on covering distance quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 Business and LA 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 70 / State Highway 70.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 70 / State Highway 70): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (LA 70): Navigation decision point; at 76.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 70 / State Highway 70
Turn left onto LA 70 / State Highway 70
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip|~32m in|LA 70
Turn right onto LA 70
Navigation decision point
4
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
77.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90 Business
55.6 mi
1h 1m
LA 70
14.5 mi
21m
State Highway 70
4.5 mi
7m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.7 mi
3m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
3m
South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 90 Business
— 55.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre Part, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Leonie Street
281 ft·17 sec·Leonie Street
2
Turn left onto LA 70
4.3 mi·7 min·State Highway 70
3
Continue on LA 70
0.2 mi·50 sec·State Highway 70
4
Turn left onto LA 70
14 mi·21 min·LA 70
5
Continue on LA 70
1.1 mi·1 min·Marguerite Street
6
Turn left onto LA 70
0.4 mi·38 sec·9th Street
7
Turn right onto LA 70
421 ft·7 sec·LA 70
8
Take the ramp onto US 90 Business
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 90 Business
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·24 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·28 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·15 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi·13 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi·21 sec·Young Street
15
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi·38 sec·Young Street
16
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·3 min·St Etienne Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Fairfield Drive
18
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
19
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·South Morgan Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi·13 sec·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
21
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft·7 sec
22
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi·2 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
23
Continue on US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi·3 min·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
24
Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·East University Avenue
25
Turn right onto Johnston Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Johnston Street
26
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi·50 sec·Rue Jefferson
27
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft·16 sec·Rue Vermilion Ouest
28
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just under two hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart at your convenience, and since there are no designated stops, you have the freedom to pull over when needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $14, and plan any necessary refueling accordingly. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the 55.6-mile stretch on US 90 Business; ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on this longer segment.
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 44.7 miles from Pierre Part, LA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 20 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 58m 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 33m
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 Pierre Part, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pierre Part, LA
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pierre Part, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 Business for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Pierre Part, LA
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.50 one way
$27.00 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.82
$29.64
premium
$4.56
$16.05
$32.09
diesel
$5.61
$19.74
$39.48
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)$0.17
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)$0.17
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
$14
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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 16, 2026
Origin
Pierre Part, LA
Morning
in Pierre Part on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lafayette, LA
Morning
in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Franklin, LA
45 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
2 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
1h 55m 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 Pierre Part, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90 Business, LA 70, State Highway 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Pierre Part, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 70 / State Highway 70): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (LA 70): Navigation decision point; at 76.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Pierre Part, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
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