Origin
Port Barre, LA
Morning in Port Barre on Friday
Local time
10:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Barre, LA to Lafayette, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Barre, LA
Joaquin Carfagna
Trip Overview
This 30.1-mile drive from Port Barre to Lafayette, Louisiana, is a quick trip that can easily be done in about 36 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate Veterans Memorial Expressway and Frisco Street, with a portion on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. Given its short length and an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is best suited as a standalone segment rather than requiring an overnight stay. The journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward local experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The road's personality is characterized by frequent turns and changes in scenery as you move through local areas. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience that requires your attention to navigate the various roads and intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 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 around 1.1 miles in near US 190; LA 103 / Frisco Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Port Barre, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 36m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 190; LA 103 / Frisco Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 190; LA 103 / Frisco Street
Turn right onto US 190; LA 103 / Frisco Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge onto I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
29.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Frisco Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Saizan Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 11.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Barre, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on LA 103
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Saizan Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 190; LA 103
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Frisco Street
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
4
Merge onto I 49; US 167
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
5
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
7
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
8
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
9
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
10
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
10:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Port Barre, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 30.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Frisco Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Port Barre, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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 Port Barre, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 36m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 190; LA 103 / Frisco Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (I 49; US 167 / Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Port Barre, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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