How far is Bawcomville, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Bawcomville, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bawcomville and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bawcomville and Lafayette.
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Start on Brown Street
2431 ft · 2 min · Brown Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hinton Street
1365 ft · 1 min · Hinton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandal Street
1324 ft · 1 min · Sandal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Jonesboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Stella Street
738 ft · 12 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
687 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
156 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · Jackson Street
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Turn straight
23.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
59.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr 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 Bawcomville and Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Bawcomville 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 Bawcomville to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Bawcomville and 95.4 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bawcomville and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bawcomville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 155.45 mi (250.17 km).
#1 Bawcomville
Bawcomville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4704200, -92.1673600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.18 | $50.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.76 | $61.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
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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