How far is Hackberry, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Hackberry, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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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
101.13 mi
01h 41m
Flight
80.59 mi
129.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.59 mi
Kilometers
129.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.75 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sun, Apr 12, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 5:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-12T14:35
Arrive Lafayette
Sun, Apr 12, 4:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
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
Welsh
LA

Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Hackberry
49.8 mi
00h 50m
To Lafayette
51.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Hackberry and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Volunteer Lane

    75 m · 14 sec · Volunteer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Town Road

    1160 ft · 53 sec · Old Town Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Town Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Old Town Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Louisiana Highway 27

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North University Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard

    1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard

  14. 14

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

    72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    952 ft · 44 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
80.7 mi · 80%
Louisiana Highway 27
14.7 mi · 15%
North University Avenue
1.88 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Ruth Street
0.53 mi · 1%
LA 182
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

80.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welsh
00h 50m from Hackberry
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hackberry 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 Hackberry to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Hackberry and 51.4 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Welsh

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

38 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

78 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

99 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 80.59 mi (129.69 km).

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#1 Hackberry

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,261
Coordinates29.9960500, -93.3421000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Volunteer Lane (-93.342102, 29.996281)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.04
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.52 $27.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.20 $30.41
Premium $4.63 $16.51 $33.02
Diesel $5.42 $19.33 $38.66

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and Lafayette. The current time is 14:35:54.

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.