How far is DeQuincy, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from DeQuincy, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeQuincy and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy and Lafayette.
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Start on Lake Charles Avenue
51 m · 12 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2003 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Continue on North Beglis Parkway
2009 ft · 47 sec · North Beglis Parkway
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Turn left onto East Houston River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Houston River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Houston River Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Houston River Road
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Continue on Guillory Street
1301 ft · 30 sec · Guillory Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sulphur Avenue
2850 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Avenue
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Turn right onto Sampson Street (LA 378)
2160 ft · 44 sec · Sampson Street (LA 378)
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I- 10 Service Road
1244 ft · 25 sec · I- 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
597 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 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 DeQuincy and Lafayette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I- 10 Service Road
Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeQuincy 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 DeQuincy to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from DeQuincy and 49.1 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around DeQuincy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Welsh
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 Welsh.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeQuincy and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 85.72 mi (137.96 km).
#1 DeQuincy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 30.4504800, -93.4332200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.00 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
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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