How far is Lafayette, LA from Gueydan, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Gueydan, LA is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
44.33 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.25 mi
51.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.25 mi
Kilometers
51.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.34 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gueydan
Mon, Apr 20, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Mon, Apr 20, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-20T00:42
Arrive Gueydan
Mon, Apr 20, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Crowley
LA

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
22.2 mi
00h 30m
To Gueydan
22.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    952 ft · 46 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard

    1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue

    1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    1520 ft · 39 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    2691 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    6 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Leblanc Road

    826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Leblanc

    2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc

  17. 17

    Continue on La 1124

    1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124

  18. 18

    Continue on South Leblanc Road

    3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Whitney Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Whitney Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Jackson Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 91

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91

  22. 22

    Continue on Bill Searle Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 91

    1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91

  24. 24

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1835 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West University Avenue
21.3 mi · 48%
West 2nd Street
6.04 mi · 14%
South Leblanc Road
3.18 mi · 7%
South Jackson Avenue
3.18 mi · 7%
East Whitney Street
2.05 mi · 5%
Highway 91
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crowley
00h 30m from Lafayette
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Lafayette and 22.2 miles from Gueydan.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.

Stop Ideas Near Crowley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crowley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

81 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

118 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Gueydan. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Gueydan

#2 Gueydan

Town of the United States

Population1,328
Coordinates30.0260400, -92.5084700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Gueydan (-92.50847, 30.02604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.82
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.91 $11.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.63 $7.22 $14.43
Diesel $5.42 $8.45 $16.89

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Gueydan. The current time is 00:42:35.

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.