How far is Lafayette, LA from Eastwood, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Eastwood, LA is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Eastwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Eastwood.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Drive, Barksdale AFB
922 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
1558 ft · 41 sec · Industrial Drive
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Continue on Industrial Drive
996 ft · 24 sec · Industrial Drive
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Turn straight onto East Texas Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Texas Street
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Continue on Highway 80
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 80
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Continue on Highway 80
32 m · 10 sec · Highway 80
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 80
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Eastwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Eastwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Eastwood?
The road trip is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Lafayette and 111.1 miles from Eastwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Eastwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Eastwood. Straight-line distance: 185.18 mi (298.02 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 Eastwood
Eastwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5562600, -93.5671200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastwood (-93.56712, 32.55626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $3.91 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $34.35 | $68.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.53 | $75.06 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $45.71 | $91.42 |
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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