How far is Inniswold, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Inniswold, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
62.82 mi
01h 07m
Flight
57.23 mi
92.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.82 mi
Kilometers
101.1 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Tue, Apr 21, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Inniswold
Tue, Apr 21, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inniswold
2026-04-21T05:01
Arrive Lafayette
Tue, Apr 21, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inniswold
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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Inniswold
31.4 mi
00h 33m
To Lafayette
31.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oliphant Road

    588 ft · 32 sec · Oliphant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bluebonnet Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bluebonnet Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1669 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inniswold 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluebonnet Boulevard
59.6 mi · 95%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 3%
US 167
0.32 mi · 1%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.32 mi · 1%
Rue Jefferson
0.31 mi
Jefferson Boulevard
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Bluebonnet Boulevard

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
00h 33m from Inniswold
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Inniswold and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Inniswold to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Inniswold and 31.4 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Inniswold and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inniswold and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.11 km).

Inniswold

#1 Inniswold

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,180
Coordinates30.4049100, -91.0834400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Oliphant Road (-91.083434, 30.404778)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.81
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.41 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.63 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.42 $12.02 $24.04

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Inniswold and Lafayette. The current time is 05:01:46.

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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.