How far is Brownsfield, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Brownsfield, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsfield and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsfield and Lafayette.
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Start on Clearview Avenue
1052 ft · 53 sec · Clearview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Ann Avenue
3121 ft · 2 min · Saint Ann Avenue
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Turn right onto Ellen Drive
1189 ft · 57 sec · Ellen Drive
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Turn left onto Kleinpeter Road
1440 ft · 1 min · Kleinpeter Road
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Turn left onto Plank Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Hollywood Street
2010 ft · 56 sec · Hollywood Street
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Turn left onto I 110 South
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette
2244 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
52 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
1669 ft · 24 sec · 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 Brownsfield 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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
52 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsfield 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 Brownsfield to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Brownsfield and 33.7 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsfield and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 58.04 mi (93.41 km).
#1 Brownsfield
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,401 |
| Coordinates | 30.5465800, -91.1206600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.73 | $25.45 |
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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