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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.57 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.15 mi
30.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.15 mi
Kilometers
30.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.57 mi
Kilometers
36.32 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Mon, Apr 20, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-20T00:51
Arrive Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Youngsville
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Lafayette
11.3 mi
00h 20m
To Delcambre
11.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

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.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East University Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Pinhook Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Pinhook Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kaliste Saloom Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kaliste Saloom Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rue Louis XIV

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rue Louis XIV

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Verot School Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Verot School Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Verot School Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Verot School Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Verot School Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Verot School Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chemin Agreable Street

    2546 ft · 53 sec · Chemin Agreable Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Decon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Decon Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Highway 339

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 339

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3041 ft · 55 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Railroad Street

    1189 ft · 26 sec · North Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Verot School Road
7.1 mi · 31%
Highway 339
6.17 mi · 27%
West Pinhook Road
1.64 mi · 7%
Kaliste Saloom Road
1.54 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Drive
1.24 mi · 6%
Decon Road
1.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Youngsville
00h 20m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Youngsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 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
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 9.6 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 10.1 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Youngsville.

RAIL

Lafayette

14 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

19 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Delcambre. Straight-line distance: 19.15 mi (30.82 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

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

#2 Delcambre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,837
Coordinates29.9482600, -91.9887300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Delcambre (-91.98873, 29.94826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Delcambre. The current time is 00:51:11.

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.