How far is Lafayette, LA from Iota, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Iota, LA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Iota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Iota.
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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
25.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 91: Estherwood, Iota
1303 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Estherwood Highway
96 m · 12 sec · Estherwood Highway
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Turn left onto Egan Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Egan Highway
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Turn right onto Iota Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Iota Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Duson Avenue
1443 ft · 41 sec · Duson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Iota.
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
25.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Iota?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Rayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Lafayette and 18.7 miles from Iota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Iota.
Stop Ideas Near Rayne
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 Rayne.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Iota. Straight-line distance: 29.34 mi (47.22 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 Iota
Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,428 |
| Coordinates | 30.3313100, -92.4956900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iota (-92.49569, 30.33131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
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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