How far is Homer, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Homer, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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.
Village in Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Lafayette.
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Start on the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight left
67 m · 10 sec
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Continue on West Main
3 mi · 5 min · West Main
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
62 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Monroe
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 16 min · Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Tarbutton Road
1770 ft · 49 sec · Tarbutton Road
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
694 ft · 17 sec · West California Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesley Chaple Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Wesley Chaple Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Quitman Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
47.7 mi · 59 min · East Lafayette Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr 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 Homer 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.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 01h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Dry Prong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Homer and 99.1 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 187.6 mi (301.92 km).
#1 Homer
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,789 |
| Coordinates | 32.7919200, -93.0550300 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $3.79 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.04 | $68.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.85 | $79.71 |
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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