How far is Eastwood, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Eastwood, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastwood and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastwood and Lafayette.
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Start on Highway 80
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 80
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Continue on East Texas Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Texas Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1628 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
2395 ft · 40 sec · Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Shreveport
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · 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 Eastwood 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.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Eastwood and Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastwood to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Eastwood and 111.8 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.87 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eastwood and Sunny near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastwood and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 185.18 mi (298.02 km).
#1 Eastwood
Eastwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5562600, -93.5671200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $3.91 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $34.53 | $69.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.72 | $75.44 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $45.94 | $91.89 |
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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