How far is Lafayette, LA from Breaux Bridge, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
11.08 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.97 mi
12.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.97 mi
Kilometers
12.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.08 mi
Kilometers
17.83 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breaux Bridge
Fri, Apr 10, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Fri, Apr 10, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-10T12:20
Arrive Breaux Bridge
Fri, Apr 10, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carencro
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Breaux Bridge
5.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Breaux Bridge.

  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

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Rees Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rees Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bridge Street

    1262 ft · 43 sec · East Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Highway

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
6.34 mi · 57%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 17%
Rees Street
1.65 mi · 15%
LA 328
0.32 mi · 3%
Rue Jefferson
0.31 mi · 3%
Jefferson Boulevard
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

5.86 mi · 00h 06m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carencro
00h 08m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Breaux Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Breaux Bridge?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Carencro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Lafayette and 5.5 miles from Breaux Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Breaux Bridge.

Stop Ideas Near Carencro

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 Carencro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 4.9 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 3.8 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

11 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

41 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 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 Breaux Bridge. Straight-line distance: 7.97 mi (12.82 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Breaux Bridge

#2 Breaux Bridge

City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,047
Coordinates30.2735300, -91.8992800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Breaux Bridge (-91.89928, 30.27353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.75 $3.49
Premium $4.63 $1.90 $3.79
Diesel $5.42 $2.22 $4.44

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Breaux Bridge. The current time is 12:20:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.