How far is Lafayette, LA from Batchelor, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Batchelor, LA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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 Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Batchelor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Batchelor.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
2120 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
25.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Charles Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Charles Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fordoche Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fordoche Road
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Continue on State Route 77
4.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 77
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Turn straight onto State Spur 77
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Spur 77
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Continue on Fordoche Bayou Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Fordoche Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Gayden Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Gayden Road
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Turn left onto State Route 419
60 m · 4 sec · State Route 419
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 419
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Batchelor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 190 East
Merge slight left
25.6 mi · 00h 32m
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 and Sunny near Batchelor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Batchelor?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Lafayette and 36.7 miles from Batchelor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 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 $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Batchelor.
Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Batchelor. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 km).
#1 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batchelor
Batchelor is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8404600, -91.6615100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batchelor (-91.66151, 30.84046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.02 | $28.05 |
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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