How far is Cut Off, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Cut Off, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130 mi
02h 14m
Flight
111.2 mi
178.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.2 mi
Kilometers
178.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130 mi
Kilometers
209.22 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Cut Off
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cut Off
2026-04-15T16:45
Arrive Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cut Off
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bayou Vista
LA

City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Cut Off
64.7 mi
01h 07m
To Lafayette
65.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut Off and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on West 46th Street

    59 m · 17 sec · West 46th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

    106 m · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    110 m · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1668 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cut Off 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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
95.8 mi · 74%
Highway 1
3 mi · 2%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 2%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.33 mi · 2%
South Morgan Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Merge slight left

95.4 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayou Vista
01h 07m from Cut Off
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cut Off and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cut Off to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Bayou Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Cut Off and 65.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cut Off and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Bayou Vista

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

45 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

64 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

93 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cut Off and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 111.2 mi (178.96 km).

Cut Off

#1 Cut Off

Census-designated place (CDP) on the Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population5,976
Coordinates29.5427200, -90.3381400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: West 46th Street (-90.338015, 29.542494)
End: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.76
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.38 $34.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.55 $39.10
Premium $4.63 $21.23 $42.46
Diesel $5.42 $24.85 $49.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cut Off and Lafayette. The current time is 16:45:07.

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.