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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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.
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Start on Front Street
40 m · 8 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Fuselier Street
33 m · 7 sec · Fuselier Street
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Turn left onto State Route 31
111 m · 8 sec · State Route 31
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Turn right onto Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2187 ft · 50 sec · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto Bellemin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bellemin Street
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Turn straight onto Belleman Street
47 m · 7 sec · Belleman Street
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Turn straight onto LA 182
2 mi · 3 min · LA 182
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Continue on North University Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North University Avenue
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Turn slight left
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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Stop Ideas Near Sunset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arnaudville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.08 km).
#1 Arnaudville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 30.3977000, -91.9315100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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