How far is Lafayette, LA from Homer, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Homer, LA is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Homer.
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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
76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
86.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
694 ft · 14 sec · West California Avenue
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Turn right onto South Barnett Springs Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnett Springs Street
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Continue on Tarbutton Road
2585 ft · 1 min · Tarbutton Road
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Turn left
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 9: Arcadia, Homer
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto LA 9 South: Arcadia
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
16 mi · 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minden Highway
6 m · 1 sec · Minden Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Minden Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Minden Highway
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Turn right onto South Main
44 m · 3 sec · South Main
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Turn straight
67 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
63 m · 9 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 Homer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Homer?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 109.4 miles from Lafayette and 109.1 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Homer. Straight-line distance: 187.6 mi (301.92 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 Homer
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,789 |
| Coordinates | 32.7919200, -93.0550300 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-93.05503, 32.79192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.75 | $83.50 |
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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