How far is Jeanerette, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Jeanerette, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeanerette and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeanerette and Lafayette.
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Start on Canal Street
13 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Old Spanish Trail
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on East Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Frontage Road
2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street
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Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
1668 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn left 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 Jeanerette and Lafayette.
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.
East Old Spanish Trail
Continue on East Old Spanish Trail
6.71 mi · 00h 10m
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 Jeanerette to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Jeanerette and 19.1 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Loreauville Town Hall
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.
New Iberia
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeanerette and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.87 km).
#1 Jeanerette
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,169 |
| Coordinates | 29.9110400, -91.6634500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
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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