How far is Lafayette Parish, LA from Pineville, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette Parish, LA to Pineville, LA is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette Parish and Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette Parish and Pineville.
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Start on Lourdes Street
119 m · 23 sec · Lourdes Street
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Turn left onto Pandora Street
1025 ft · 30 sec · Pandora Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marie Antoinette Street
882 ft · 44 sec · Marie Antoinette Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Congress Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Congress Street
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Turn left onto West University Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West University Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1250: Downtown Pineville
982 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Expressway Drive
2171 ft · 53 sec · Expressway Drive
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Turn slight left onto East Shamrock Avenue
80 m · 5 sec · East Shamrock Avenue
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Continue on East Shamrock Street
1944 ft · 43 sec · East Shamrock Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette Parish and Pineville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette Parish and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette Parish to Pineville?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Lafayette Parish and 46.4 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette Parish and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ville Platte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette Parish and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 80.16 mi (129 km).
#1 Lafayette Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 246,518 |
| Coordinates | 30.2067700, -92.0638800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pineville
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 14,111 |
| Coordinates | 31.3224000, -92.4343000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
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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