How far is Arnaudville, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Arnaudville, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.85 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.1 mi
21.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.33 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Arnaudville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnaudville
2026-04-23T01:32
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arnaudville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sunset
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Arnaudville
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Lafayette
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arnaudville and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arnaudville and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Fuselier Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    111 m · 8 sec · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bayou Courtableau Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2187 ft · 50 sec · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bellemin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bellemin Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Belleman Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Belleman Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto LA 182

    2 mi · 3 min · LA 182

  11. 11

    Continue on North University Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnaudville and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7.37 mi · 39%
State Route 93
3.19 mi · 17%
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.09 mi · 16%
LA 182
2.03 mi · 11%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 10%
North University Avenue
0.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

7.37 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset
00h 13m from Arnaudville
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnaudville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arnaudville to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Arnaudville and 8.3 miles from Lafayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnaudville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sunset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset.

RAIL

Lafayette

21 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

51 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

112 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnaudville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.08 km).

Arnaudville

#1 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-91.931361, 30.397718)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.85 $5.71
Premium $4.63 $3.10 $6.20
Diesel $5.42 $3.63 $7.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnaudville and Lafayette. The current time is 01:32:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.