How far is Lafayette, LA from Arnaudville, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Arnaudville, LA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
21.12 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.1 mi
21.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.12 mi
Kilometers
33.99 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnaudville
Sat, May 30, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sat, May 30, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-30T04:42
Arrive Arnaudville
Sat, May 30, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sunset
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Lafayette
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Arnaudville
10.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North University Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North University Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on LA 182

    2 mi · 3 min · LA 182

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Belleman Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Belleman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bellemin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bellemin Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2187 ft · 44 sec · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  14. 14

    Continue on Bayou Courtableau Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    111 m · 9 sec · State Route 31

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Fuselier Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Front Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7.44 mi · 35%
State Route 93
3.19 mi · 15%
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.09 mi · 15%
LA 182
2.4 mi · 11%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.86 mi · 9%
North University Avenue
0.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

7.44 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset
00h 16m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lafayette and 10.6 miles from Arnaudville.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset

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 Sunset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset.

RAIL

Lafayette

21 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

51 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

112 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Arnaudville. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.08 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

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

#2 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Arnaudville (-91.93151, 30.3977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.15 $6.30
Premium $4.63 $3.42 $6.85
Diesel $5.42 $4.01 $8.01

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Arnaudville. The current time is 04:42:09.

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.