How far is Lafayette, LA from Boutte, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Boutte, LA is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
127.33 mi
02h 31m
Flight
100.07 mi
161.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.07 mi
Kilometers
161.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.33 mi
Kilometers
204.91 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boutte
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-18T07:22
Arrive Boutte
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Bayou Vista
LA

City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
63.6 mi
01h 15m
To Boutte
63.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 19 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rue Jefferson

    1668 ft · 49 sec · Rue Jefferson

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    154 m · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Paul Maillard Road

    609 ft · 17 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paul Maillard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
116 mi · 91%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.64 mi · 4%
North Morgan Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 1%
East University Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
St Etienne Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right

114 mi · 02h 08m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayou Vista
01h 15m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Boutte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Bayou Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Lafayette and 63.7 miles from Boutte.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Boutte.

Stop Ideas Near Bayou Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bayou Vista, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bayou Vista.

RAIL

Schriever

45 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

64 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

93 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Boutte. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boutte

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,075
Coordinates29.9024300, -90.3881400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Boutte (-90.38814, 29.90243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.01
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.00 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.12 $38.25
Premium $4.63 $20.77 $41.53
Diesel $5.42 $24.31 $48.63

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Boutte. The current time is 07:22:48.

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.