How far is Lafayette, LA from Inniswold, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Inniswold, LA is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
62.49 mi
01h 16m
Flight
57.23 mi
92.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.56 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inniswold
Tue, Apr 21, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Tue, Apr 21, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-21T06:24
Arrive Inniswold
Tue, Apr 21, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Lafayette
31.2 mi
00h 38m
To Inniswold
31.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    2523 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1248: Bluebonnet Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bluebonnet Boulevard

    64 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bluebonnet Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bluebonnet Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oliphant Road

    646 ft · 30 sec · Oliphant Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oliphant Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
58.7 mi · 94%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 3%
Bluebonnet Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
LA 1248
0.35 mi · 1%
Rue Jefferson
0.31 mi · 1%
Jefferson Boulevard
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
00h 38m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Inniswold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Lafayette and 31.3 miles from Inniswold.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Inniswold.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maringouin, 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 Maringouin.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Inniswold. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.11 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

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

#2 Inniswold

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,180
Coordinates30.4049100, -91.0834400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Inniswold (-91.08344, 30.40491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.63 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $5.42 $11.97 $23.93

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Inniswold. The current time is 06:24:14.

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.