How far is Deville, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Deville, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.46 mi
01h 42m
Flight
78.78 mi
126.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.46 mi
Kilometers
172.94 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sat, Nov 7, 1:45 AM CST
Return by in Deville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:28 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deville
2026-11-07T00:03
Arrive Lafayette
Sat, Nov 7, 1:45 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deville
9:30 PM CST
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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Deville
53.7 mi
00h 51m
To Lafayette
53.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deville and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 115

    58 m · 6 sec · Highway 115

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 1207

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 1207

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1294 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pineville Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deville 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
38 mi · 35%
Martin Luther King
38 mi · 35%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.75 mi · 8%
Highway 1207
4.65 mi · 4%
Pineville Expressway
2.29 mi · 2%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

76 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
00h 51m from Deville
Leave By
3:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Deville and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deville to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Deville and 53.8 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Deville and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 78.78 mi (126.78 km).

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#1 Deville

Deville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3574000, -92.1654100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.165406, 31.357402)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.77
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $13.89 $27.77
Mid-grade $4.15 $15.73 $31.46
Premium $4.54 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.72 $21.69 $43.39

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Deville and Lafayette. The current time is 00:03:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.