How far is Lafayette, LA from Greenwood, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Greenwood, LA is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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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 Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Greenwood.
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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
192.2 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3132: Dallas, Texarkana
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3132 West: Dallas, Texarkana
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Inner Loop Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Dallas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North, US 80: Greenwood
858 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Springridge Road
69 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Greenwood.
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
192 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 109.8 miles from Lafayette and 109.7 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 191.79 mi (308.66 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 Greenwood
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,088 |
| Coordinates | 32.4429300, -93.9729600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-93.97296, 32.44293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.96 | $65.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
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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