How far is Lafayette, LA from Arabi, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Arabi, LA is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
139.22 mi
02h 48m
Flight
121.86 mi
196.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.86 mi
Kilometers
196.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.22 mi
Kilometers
224.05 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arabi
Mon, May 25, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Mon, May 25, 5:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-25T11:48
Arrive Arabi
Mon, May 25, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Lafayette
69.5 mi
01h 24m
To Arabi
69.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  3. 3

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    2523 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Slidell

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Franklin Avenue

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Franklin Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saint Claude Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · Saint Claude Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Aycock Street

    1127 ft · 39 sec · Aycock Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aycock Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Arabi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
127 mi · 91%
Slidell
4.38 mi · 3%
Saint Claude Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 1%
Franklin Avenue
1.8 mi · 1%
Rue Jefferson
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 24m from Lafayette
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arabi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Lafayette and 69.7 miles from Arabi.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arabi.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

54 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Arabi. Straight-line distance: 121.86 mi (196.12 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Arabi

#2 Arabi

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates29.9543700, -90.0053500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Arabi (-90.00535, 29.95437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.19
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.59 $37.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.91 $41.82
Premium $4.63 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.42 $26.59 $53.18

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Arabi. The current time is 11:48:54.

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.