How far is Amite, LA from Ville Platte, LA?
The driving distance from Amite, LA to Ville Platte, LA is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amite and Ville Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amite and Ville Platte.
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Start on Southwest Central Avenue
11 m · 6 sec · Southwest Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Turn left
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
38.1 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto North Chataignier Street
140 m · 9 sec · North Chataignier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chataignier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amite and Ville Platte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 1
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Amite and Sunny near Ville Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amite to Ville Platte?
The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Amite and 68.8 miles from Ville Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Amite and Sunny near Ville Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amite and Ville Platte. Straight-line distance: 104.74 mi (168.56 km).
#1 Amite
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 4,640 |
| Coordinates | 30.7265700, -90.5089800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ville Platte
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.6879700, -92.2715200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ville Platte (-92.27152, 30.68797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.93 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.26 | $46.52 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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