Origin
Pine Prairie, LA
Afternoon in Pine Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Prairie, LA to Lafayette, LA
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Prairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Prairie, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway 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 $8.74 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
29 miles from Pine Prairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 57.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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.
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 early in the drive near LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pine Prairie, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 1h 18m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (LA 10 / Vidrine Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 167): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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LA 10 / Vidrine Road
Turn left onto LA 10 / Vidrine Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip
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~47m in
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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
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57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
57.8 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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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 |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Vidrine Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 167 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 18.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Prairie, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Elm Street
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto LA 13
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Turn left onto LA 10
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vidrine Road
4
Continue on US 167; LA 10
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Chemin Vidrine
5
Continue on US 167; LA 10
18 mi
·
27 min
·
West Main Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 167
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
7
Merge onto I 49; US 167
15 mi
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15 min
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Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
8
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi
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9 min
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Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Northwest Evangeline Thruway
10
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Jefferson Boulevard
11
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
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51 sec
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Rue Jefferson
12
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
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16 sec
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Rue Vermilion Ouest
13
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 29 miles from Pine Prairie, LA, or about 43m 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 57.9 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 43m 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 6m
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 Pine Prairie, 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 Pine Prairie, LA
This is one driving day of about 57.9 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Prairie, 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 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 29 mi from Pine Prairie, LA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Pine Prairie, 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
$8.74 one way
$17.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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
$9
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Orange County, TX
29 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
3 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 18m 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 Pine Prairie, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 miles from Pine Prairie, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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 Pine Prairie, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 1h 18m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (LA 10 / Vidrine Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 167): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pine Prairie, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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