How far is Estelle, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Estelle, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.64 mi
02h 35m
Flight
117.38 mi
188.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.38 mi
Kilometers
188.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.64 mi
Kilometers
235.99 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sun, Apr 12, 10:07 PM CDT
Return by in Estelle
Mon, Apr 13, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estelle
2026-04-12T19:32
Arrive Lafayette
Sun, Apr 12, 10:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Estelle
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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Estelle
70.6 mi
01h 17m
To Lafayette
76.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Drive

    142 m · 22 sec · Oklahoma Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Ames Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1669 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Estelle 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
124 mi · 85%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 3%
Westbank Expressway
3.62 mi · 2%
Ames Boulevard
3.4 mi · 2%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 1%
Nine Mile Point Road
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 17m from Estelle
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Estelle 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 Estelle to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Estelle and 76.1 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

54 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Estelle and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Estelle

Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population16,377
Coordinates29.8457600, -90.1067400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma Drive (-90.106739, 29.845754)
End: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $19.62
Round trip
$39.23
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.62 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.63 $23.96 $47.92
Diesel $5.42 $28.05 $56.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Estelle and Lafayette. The current time is 19:32:23.

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.