How far is Lafayette, LA from DeQuincy, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to DeQuincy, LA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
99.38 mi
02h 06m
Flight
85.72 mi
137.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.72 mi
Kilometers
137.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.38 mi
Kilometers
159.93 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeQuincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive DeQuincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Welsh
LA

Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
49.6 mi
01h 03m
To DeQuincy
49.8 mi
01h 03m

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
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Beglis Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Beglis Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Louisiana Highway 27

    11 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  11. 11

    Continue on South Grand Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2003 ft · 41 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lake Charles Avenue

    51 m · 7 sec · Lake Charles Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Charles Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West University Avenue
76.5 mi · 77%
Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi · 11%
US 90 West
5.11 mi · 5%
North Beglis Parkway
3.86 mi · 4%
South Grand Avenue
1.67 mi · 2%
East 4th Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

West University Avenue

Merge slight left

74.6 mi · 01h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welsh
01h 03m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Lafayette and 49.8 miles from DeQuincy.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 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 DeQuincy.

Stop Ideas Near Welsh

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

38 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

78 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

99 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and DeQuincy. Straight-line distance: 85.72 mi (137.96 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

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

#2 DeQuincy

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,009
Coordinates30.4504800, -93.4332200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: DeQuincy (-93.43322, 30.45048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 DeQuincy. The current time is 05:51:34.

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.