How far is Lafayette, LA from Edgard, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Edgard, LA is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
108.26 mi
02h 13m
Flight
88.12 mi
141.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.12 mi
Kilometers
141.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.26 mi
Kilometers
174.23 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgard
Wed, May 13, 8:17 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, May 13, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-13T18:03
Arrive Edgard
Wed, May 13, 8:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Baton Rouge
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Lafayette
54.1 mi
01h 06m
To Edgard
54.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  3. 3

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    2523 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto LA 18: Vacherie, Edgard

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1041 ft · 45 sec · East 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Numa Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · Numa Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Numa Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
83.9 mi · 78%
Airline Highway
9.15 mi · 8%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 2%
LA 18
1.24 mi · 1%
US 61 South
0.41 mi
Rue Jefferson
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 35m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baton Rouge
01h 06m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Edgard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Lafayette and 54.2 miles from Edgard.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Edgard.

Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

70 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

78 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

83 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Edgard. Straight-line distance: 88.12 mi (141.81 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edgard

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,441
Coordinates30.0432600, -90.5600900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Edgard (-90.56009, 30.04326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.47
Round trip
$28.93
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.47 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.63 $17.67 $35.34
Diesel $5.42 $20.69 $41.37

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Edgard. The current time is 18:03:58.

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.