How far is Campti, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Campti, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 Campti and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campti and Lafayette.
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Start on Mill Street
1558 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eden Borne Street
536 ft · 11 sec · Eden Borne Street
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Continue on Edenborn Street
960 ft · 19 sec · Edenborn Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1055 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on LA 486
5.1 mi · 9 min · LA 486
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Highway 3175
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 3110
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3110
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Turn right onto University Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto I 49 South: Alexandria
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
140.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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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 Campti 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 49 South
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Campti and Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Campti to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Campti and 78.8 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Campti and Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Woodworth
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 Woodworth.
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campti and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 132.4 mi (213.08 km).
#1 Campti
Town in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 31.8935000, -93.1182200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.64 | $47.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.05 | $60.11 |
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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