How far is Lafayette, LA from Bogalusa, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Bogalusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Bogalusa.
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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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Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
2523 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
1869 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Turn straight onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn right onto West 21st Avenue
2194 ft · 44 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Keep slight right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue
113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue
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Continue on East Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street
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Continue on Military Road
4 mi · 6 min · Military Road
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Continue on Highway 21
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21
12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on North Columbia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Bogalusa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
58.4 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Bogalusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Bogalusa?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Lafayette and 75.7 miles from Bogalusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Bogalusa.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Central City Municipal Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 135.05 mi (217.34 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 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.92 | $57.83 |
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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