How far is Gueydan, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Gueydan, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
45.95 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.25 mi
51.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.25 mi
Kilometers
51.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.95 mi
Kilometers
73.95 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Mon, Apr 20, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in Gueydan
Mon, Apr 20, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gueydan
2026-04-19T23:21
Arrive Lafayette
Mon, Apr 20, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gueydan
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
Crowley
LA

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Gueydan
21.9 mi
00h 26m
To Lafayette
24 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    54 m · 10 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1480 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 91

    1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91

  6. 6

    Continue on Bill Searle Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 91

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jackson Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Whitney Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Whitney Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Leblanc Road

    3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road

  11. 11

    Continue on La 1124

    1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124

  12. 12

    Continue on Leblanc

    2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc

  13. 13

    Continue on South Leblanc Road

    826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Front Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Front Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2724 ft · 55 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    1462 ft · 29 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue

    1576 ft · 27 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1447 ft · 36 sec · Tower Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North University Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard

    1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    952 ft · 44 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gueydan and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tower Road
19.9 mi · 43%
Front Avenue
6.04 mi · 13%
South Leblanc Road
3.18 mi · 7%
South Jackson Avenue
3.18 mi · 7%
West Whitney Street
2.05 mi · 4%
North University Avenue
1.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tower Road

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crowley
00h 26m from Gueydan
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gueydan 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 Gueydan to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Gueydan and 24 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gueydan and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Crowley

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

81 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

118 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gueydan and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 km).

Gueydan

#1 Gueydan

Town of the United States

Population1,328
Coordinates30.0260400, -92.5084700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.508465, 30.026263)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.27
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.13 $12.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.63 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.42 $8.77 $17.54

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Gueydan and Lafayette. The current time is 23:21:24.

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.