How far is Brusly, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Brusly, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.44 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.19 mi
75.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.19 mi
Kilometers
75.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.44 mi
Kilometers
94.05 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Brusly
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brusly
2026-04-18T08:42
Arrive Lafayette
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brusly
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Brusly
29.2 mi
00h 31m
To Lafayette
29.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 1 South

    4 mi · 6 min · Highway 1 South

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lafayette

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.2 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1669 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brusly 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
50.7 mi · 87%
Highway 1 South
3.97 mi · 7%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
US 167
0.32 mi · 1%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

50.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
00h 31m from Brusly
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brusly and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brusly to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Brusly and 29.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brusly and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maringouin, 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 Maringouin.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brusly and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 47.19 mi (75.94 km).

Brusly

#1 Brusly

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,580
Coordinates30.3943600, -91.2537200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.253757, 30.394285)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brusly and Lafayette. The current time is 08:42:22.

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.