How far is Galliano, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Galliano, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
137.97 mi
02h 23m
Flight
116.42 mi
187.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.42 mi
Kilometers
187.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.97 mi
Kilometers
222.04 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Tue, May 5, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Galliano
Tue, May 5, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galliano
2026-05-05T04:36
Arrive Lafayette
Tue, May 5, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galliano
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
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Galliano
68.7 mi
01h 11m
To Lafayette
69.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 116th Street

    79 m · 17 sec · East 116th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    110 m · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  19. 19

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

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  25. 25

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1668 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galliano 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
95.8 mi · 69%
East Main Street
16.7 mi · 12%
Highway 1
3 mi · 2%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 2%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 11m from Galliano
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Galliano 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 Galliano to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Galliano and 69.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galliano and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 116.42 mi (187.36 km).

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#1 Galliano

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,676
Coordinates29.4421600, -90.2992500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: East 116th Street (-90.299307, 29.442292)
End: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.89
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.44 $36.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.74 $41.48
Premium $4.63 $22.52 $45.05
Diesel $5.42 $26.37 $52.74

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Galliano and Lafayette. The current time is 04:36:33.

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.