How far is Batchelor, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Batchelor, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
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.
Town in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Batchelor and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batchelor and Lafayette.
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Start on State Route 419
60 m · 6 sec · State Route 419
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Turn right onto Gayden Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Gayden Road
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto State Spur 77
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Spur 77
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Continue on State Route 77
4.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 77
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Continue on Fordoche Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fordoche Road
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Turn right onto Charles Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Charles Road
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
25.8 mi · 32 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 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 Batchelor and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Airline Highway
Turn right onto Airline Highway
25.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Batchelor and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Batchelor to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Batchelor and 36.9 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Batchelor and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Batchelor and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 km).
#1 Batchelor
Batchelor is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8404600, -91.6615100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
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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