How far is Blanchard, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Blanchard, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blanchard and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard and Lafayette.
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Start on West Daugherty Avenue
71 m · 8 sec · West Daugherty Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shreveport Blanchard Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Shreveport Blanchard Highway
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Continue on Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 Blanchard 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.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blanchard and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blanchard to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Blanchard and 113.6 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Blanchard and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blanchard and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 196.76 mi (316.65 km).
#1 Blanchard
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 32.5809800, -93.8926800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.92 | $59.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.65 | $67.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
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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