How far is Bernice, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Bernice, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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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 21m.
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 village of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States.
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 Bernice and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernice and Lafayette.
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Start on 3rd Street
70 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Plum Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Plum Street
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Merge slight left onto Cherry Street
21.2 mi · 28 min · Cherry Street
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Merge slight left onto South Vienna Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Vienna Street
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Continue on Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
47.7 mi · 59 min · East Lafayette Street
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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 Bernice 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bernice 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 Bernice to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Creola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Bernice and 101.8 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bernice and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bernice and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 183.4 mi (295.15 km).
#1 Bernice
Town in Union Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,590 |
| Coordinates | 32.8220900, -92.6579300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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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