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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Leblanc Road
826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road
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Continue on Leblanc
2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc
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Continue on La 1124
1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124
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Continue on South Leblanc Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road
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Turn right onto East Whitney Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Whitney Street
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Turn left onto South Jackson Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
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Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Gueydan.
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 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crowley.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Gueydan. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 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 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gueydan (-92.50847, 30.02604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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