How far is Lafayette, LA from Cecilia, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Cecilia, LA is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
18.04 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.64 mi
20.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.64 mi
Kilometers
20.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.04 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecilia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T07:28
Arrive Cecilia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Breaux Bridge
LA

City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
9 mi
00h 12m
To Cecilia
9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Cecilia, Henderson

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway

    63 m · 5 sec · Grand Point Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    533 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1100 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cecilia Bridge Highway

    21 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
11.6 mi · 64%
Grand Point Highway
2.07 mi · 11%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 10%
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.58 mi · 9%
Rue Jefferson
0.31 mi · 2%
Jefferson Boulevard
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

11.1 mi · 00h 12m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Breaux Bridge
00h 12m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Breaux Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Lafayette and 9 miles from Cecilia.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.

Stop Ideas Near Breaux Bridge

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 Breaux Bridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.5 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 8.1 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 6.6 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 13.1 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 Breaux Bridge.

RAIL

Lafayette

12 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

30 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

72 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Cecilia. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.35 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Cecilia

Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates30.3371400, -91.8531700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Cecilia (-91.85317, 30.33714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Cecilia. The current time is 07:28:41.

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.