How far is Crowley, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Crowley, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crowley and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley and Lafayette.
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Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on West Hutchinson Avenue
84 m · 16 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Court Circle
584 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Court Circle
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Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1447 ft · 36 sec · Tower Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North University Avenue
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Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
952 ft · 44 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 Crowley and Lafayette.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tower Road
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crowley and Partly Sunny then 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 Crowley to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Crowley and 13.3 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crowley and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Duson
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 Duson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crowley and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.1 km).
#1 Crowley
City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,520 |
| Coordinates | 30.2140900, -92.3745800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
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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