How far is Lafayette, LA from Delcambre, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Delcambre, LA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Delcambre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Delcambre.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 19 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
1668 ft · 49 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pinhook Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Pinhook Road
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Turn right onto Kaliste Saloom Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kaliste Saloom Road
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Turn left onto Rue Louis XIV
1.2 km · 2 min · Rue Louis XIV
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Turn right onto Verot School Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Verot School Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Verot School Road
30 m · 2 sec · Verot School Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Verot School Road
3 mi · 5 min · Verot School Road
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Continue on Chemin Agreable Street
2546 ft · 53 sec · Chemin Agreable Street
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Turn right onto Decon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Decon Road
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Turn straight onto Highway 339
6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 339
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3041 ft · 55 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto North Railroad Street
1189 ft · 26 sec · North Railroad Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Delcambre.
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.
Highway 339
Turn straight onto Highway 339
6.17 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy near Delcambre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Delcambre?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Youngsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Lafayette and 11.2 miles from Delcambre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy near Delcambre.
Stop Ideas Near Youngsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Youngsville.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Delcambre. Straight-line distance: 19.15 mi (30.82 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 Delcambre
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,837 |
| Coordinates | 29.9482600, -91.9887300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delcambre (-91.98873, 29.94826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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