How far is Iota, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Iota, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iota and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iota and Lafayette.
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Start on Duson Avenue
1443 ft · 43 sec · Duson Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Iota Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Iota Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Egan Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Egan Highway
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Turn right onto Estherwood Highway
1805 ft · 42 sec · Estherwood Highway
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Turn left
142 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North University Avenue
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Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
952 ft · 44 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 Iota 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.
Estherwood Highway
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iota to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Iota and 18.3 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Rayne
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Lafayette
New Iberia
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iota and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 29.34 mi (47.22 km).
#1 Iota
Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,428 |
| Coordinates | 30.3313100, -92.4956900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
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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