How far is Bourg, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Bourg, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.28 mi
01h 58m
Flight
96.73 mi
155.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.73 mi
Kilometers
155.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.28 mi
Kilometers
179.08 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sun, Apr 12, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bourg
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourg
2026-04-12T10:04
Arrive Lafayette
Sun, Apr 12, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Patterson
LA

City in St.

From Bourg
57.4 mi
00h 59m
To Lafayette
53.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bourg and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourg and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Guidry Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Guidry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 24

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge

    90 m · 30 sec · Klondyke Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Country Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street

    76 m · 32 sec · Donut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 24

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Park Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bayou Blue Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Bayou Blue Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 West: Morgan City

    2628 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway

    84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Raceland-M C Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  26. 26

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1668 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourg and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Expressway
84 mi · 76%
Bayou Blue Road
7.48 mi · 7%
Highway 24
3.56 mi · 3%
East Park Avenue
2.73 mi · 2%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 2%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Expressway

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway

84 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
00h 59m from Bourg
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bourg 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 Bourg to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Bourg and 53.9 miles from Lafayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bourg and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Patterson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patterson.

RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourg and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 96.73 mi (155.67 km).

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#1 Bourg

Bourg is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5535500, -90.6023100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Guidry Street (-90.602386, 29.553562)
End: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.86 L · about $14.88
Round trip
$29.77
7.86 gal · 29.72 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.88 $29.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.63 $18.18 $36.35
Diesel $5.42 $21.28 $42.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourg and Lafayette. The current time is 10:04:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.