How far is Clinton, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Clinton, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Lafayette.
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Start on Saint Helena Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Street
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Continue on State Route 10
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Scotland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge
93 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 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 Clinton 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Brusly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Clinton and 43.6 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Brusly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brusly.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 74.4 mi (119.74 km).
#1 Clinton
Town in and the parish seat of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 30.8657400, -91.0156600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
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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