How far is Lafayette, LA from Des Allemands, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Des Allemands, LA is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
119.06 mi
02h 19m
Flight
96.46 mi
155.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.46 mi
Kilometers
155.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.06 mi
Kilometers
191.61 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-15T13:25
Arrive Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Patterson
LA

City in St.

From Lafayette
59.5 mi
01h 09m
To Des Allemands
59.5 mi
01h 09m

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
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Des Allemands.

  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

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3034 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 631

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
107 mi · 90%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.64 mi · 4%
North Morgan Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 1%
East University Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
St Etienne Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right

105 mi · 01h 55m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
01h 09m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Des Allemands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Des Allemands?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Lafayette and 59.5 miles from Des Allemands.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Des Allemands.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Des Allemands. Straight-line distance: 96.46 mi (155.24 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Des Allemands

#2 Des Allemands

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates29.8238200, -90.4750800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Des Allemands (-90.47508, 29.82382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

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 Des Allemands. The current time is 13:25:37.

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.