How far is Lafayette, LA from Campti, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Campti, LA is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Campti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Campti.
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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
129.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 6: Many, Natchitoches
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto University Parkway
3.4 mi · 5 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto Highway 3110
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3110
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Turn right onto Highway 3175
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto LA 486
5.2 mi · 9 min · LA 486
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Continue on Railroad Street
1055 ft · 22 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Edenborn Street
960 ft · 19 sec · Edenborn Street
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Continue on Eden Borne Street
536 ft · 12 sec · Eden Borne Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1558 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Campti.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
129 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Campti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Campti?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Lafayette and 78.4 miles from Campti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.98 one way or $41.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Campti.
Stop Ideas Near Woodworth
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Campti. Straight-line distance: 132.4 mi (213.08 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 Campti
Town in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 31.8935000, -93.1182200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campti (-93.11822, 31.8935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.62 | $51.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
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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