How far is Lafayette, LA from Estherwood, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Estherwood, LA is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City 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 Estherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Estherwood.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
952 ft · 46 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue
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Turn left
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road
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Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1520 ft · 39 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2691 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Estherwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West University Avenue
Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Estherwood?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Lafayette and 15.4 miles from Estherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Rayne
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Lafayette
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Estherwood. Straight-line distance: 26.71 mi (42.98 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 Estherwood
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 30.1807600, -92.4643000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estherwood (-92.4643, 30.18076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.79 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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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