How far is Lafayette Parish, LA from Church Point, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette Parish, LA to Church Point, LA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.05 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.29 mi
26.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.71 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Point
Fri, Jul 10, 1:41 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette Parish
Fri, Jul 10, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette Parish
2026-07-10T13:05
Arrive Church Point
Fri, Jul 10, 1:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette Parish
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Lafayette Parish
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Church Point
12 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
92°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 10 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette Parish and Church Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette Parish and Church Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Lourdes Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Lourdes Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pandora Street

    1025 ft · 30 sec · Pandora Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marie Antoinette Street

    882 ft · 44 sec · Marie Antoinette Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Congress Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Congress Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bertrand Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bertrand Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mire Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Mire Highway

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Higginbotham Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Higginbotham Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Bloom Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Peach Bloom Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Ebey Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Ebey Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ebey Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette Parish and Church Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
8.91 mi · 37%
Mire Highway
5.74 mi · 24%
Higginbotham Highway
3.55 mi · 15%
Peach Bloom Highway
1.88 mi · 8%
Bertrand Drive
1.42 mi · 6%
West Congress Street
0.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Merge slight left

7.17 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
00h 18m from Lafayette Parish
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette Parish and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Church Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette Parish to Church Point?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Lafayette Parish and 12 miles from Church Point.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette Parish and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Church Point.

Stop Ideas Near Duson

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette Parish and Church Point. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.21 km).

Lafayette Parish

#1 Lafayette Parish

Parish in Louisiana, United States

Population246,518
Coordinates30.2067700, -92.0638800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Church Point

#2 Church Point

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,367
Coordinates30.4029800, -92.2151300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette Parish (-92.06388, 30.20677)
End: Church Point (-92.21513, 30.40298)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.22 $6.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.62 $7.24
Premium $4.63 $3.93 $7.86
Diesel $5.42 $4.60 $9.21

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 · Jul 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette Parish and Church Point. The current time is 13:05:16.

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.