How far is Lafayette, LA from Hackberry, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Hackberry, LA is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 02h 00m.
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.
Town in Jefferson Davis 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 Hackberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Hackberry.
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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
80.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
2306 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Ruth Street
1622 ft · 44 sec · Ruth Street
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Continue straight
39 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Town Road
31 m · 5 sec · Old Town Road
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Continue on Old Town Road
1160 ft · 57 sec · Old Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Volunteer Lane
75 m · 11 sec · Volunteer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Volunteer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Hackberry.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West University Avenue
Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 01h 29m
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 Hackberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Hackberry?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Lafayette and 50 miles from Hackberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Hackberry.
Stop Ideas Near Welsh
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 Welsh.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Hackberry. Straight-line distance: 80.59 mi (129.69 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 Hackberry
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 29.9960500, -93.3421000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hackberry (-93.3421, 29.99605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
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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