How far is Lafayette, LA from Haynesville, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Haynesville, LA is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.03 mi
04h 42m
Flight
200.34 mi
322.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.34 mi
Kilometers
322.41 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.03 mi
Kilometers
375.03 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haynesville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-15T18:24
Arrive Haynesville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dry Prong
LA

Village in Louisiana

From Lafayette
116.7 mi
02h 21m
To Haynesville
116.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  3. 3

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue

    694 ft · 14 sec · West California Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Barnett Springs Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnett Springs Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Tarbutton Road

    2585 ft · 1 min · Tarbutton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1993 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 9: Arcadia, Homer

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto LA 9 South: Arcadia

    58 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    16 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    12.3 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sherman Drive

    86 m · 12 sec · Sherman Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 North
91.2 mi · 39%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 33%
Tarbutton Road
15.8 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.77 mi · 4%
LA 9 South
3.95 mi · 2%
South Barnett Springs Street
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 167 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

86.6 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dry Prong
02h 21m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Haynesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Dry Prong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Lafayette and 116.3 miles from Haynesville.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.13 one way or $62.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Haynesville. Straight-line distance: 200.34 mi (322.41 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

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

#2 Haynesville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,000
Coordinates32.9620800, -93.1401600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Haynesville (-93.14016, 32.96208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.13 L · about $31.13
Round trip
$62.26
16.44 gal · 62.26 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.13 $62.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.01 $70.02
Premium $4.63 $38.02 $76.04
Diesel $5.42 $44.51 $89.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Haynesville. The current time is 18:24:56.

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.