How far is Lafayette, LA from Cut Off, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Cut Off, LA is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
128.88 mi
02h 38m
Flight
111.2 mi
178.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.2 mi
Kilometers
178.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.88 mi
Kilometers
207.41 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cut Off
Wed, Apr 15, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-15T18:24
Arrive Cut Off
Wed, Apr 15, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
64.4 mi
01h 19m
To Cut Off
64.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Cut Off.

  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

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport

    1915 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  20. 20

    Turn left

    110 m · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

    106 m · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 46th Street

    59 m · 11 sec · West 46th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 46th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
96.7 mi · 75%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.64 mi · 4%
Highway 1
2.82 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.33 mi · 2%
North Morgan Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right

94.9 mi · 01h 43m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayou Vista
01h 19m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Cut Off.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Cut Off?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 64.4 miles from Lafayette and 64.4 miles from Cut Off.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Cut Off.

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 Cut Off. Straight-line distance: 111.2 mi (178.96 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Cut Off

#2 Cut Off

Census-designated place (CDP) on the Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population5,976
Coordinates29.5427200, -90.3381400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Cut Off (-90.33814, 29.54272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.63 $21.04 $42.09
Diesel $5.42 $24.64 $49.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Cut Off. The current time is 18:24:49.

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.