How far is Lafayette, LA from Crowley, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Crowley, LA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
24.5 mi
00h 31m
Flight
21.19 mi
34.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.19 mi
Kilometers
34.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.5 mi
Kilometers
39.43 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Fri, Apr 10, 6:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-10T17:47
Arrive Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Lafayette
12.2 mi
00h 15m
To Crowley
12.2 mi
00h 15m

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
80°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 Crowley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    952 ft · 46 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard

    1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Hutchinson Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Court Circle

    599 ft · 12 sec · Northeast Court Circle

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West University Avenue
21.3 mi · 87%
East Hutchinson Avenue
0.78 mi · 3%
Tower Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Crowley Rayne Highway
0.54 mi · 2%
LA 1111
0.29 mi · 1%
Versailles Boulevard
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West University Avenue

Merge slight left

19.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
00h 15m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Lafayette and 12.2 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Crowley.

Stop Ideas Near Duson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duson, 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 Duson.

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.1 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Crowley

#2 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Crowley (-92.37458, 30.21409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.26
Round trip
$6.51
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.26 $6.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.66 $7.33
Premium $4.63 $3.98 $7.96
Diesel $5.42 $4.66 $9.31

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 Crowley. The current time is 17:47:10.

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.