How far is Lafayette, LA from Erwinville, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Erwinville, LA is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
50.11 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.19 mi
67.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.19 mi
Kilometers
67.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.11 mi
Kilometers
80.65 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erwinville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-10-15T19:25
Arrive Erwinville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Lafayette
25 mi
00h 33m
To Erwinville
25.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 77: Rosedale, Grosse Tete

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sidney Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sidney Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rosedale Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Rosedale Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poydras Bayou Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Poydras Bayou Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poydras Bayou Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
36.3 mi · 73%
Rosedale Road
4.71 mi · 9%
Poydras Bayou Drive
4.06 mi · 8%
Sidney Road
2.1 mi · 4%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 4%
LA 77
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

35.9 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 33m from Lafayette
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Erwinville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Lafayette and 25.1 miles from Erwinville.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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 Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Erwinville. Straight-line distance: 42.19 mi (67.9 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 Erwinville

Erwinville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5310200, -91.4078900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Erwinville (-91.40789, 30.53102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $6.92 $13.85
Mid-grade $4.38 $7.75 $15.49
Premium $4.78 $8.46 $16.92
Diesel $5.82 $10.31 $20.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Erwinville. The current time is 19:25:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.