How far is Lafayette, LA from Jean Lafitte, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Jean Lafitte, LA is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Jean Lafitte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Jean Lafitte.
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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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Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
2523 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
123 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Continue on South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
1414 ft · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Jean Lafitte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Jean Lafitte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Jean Lafitte?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Lafayette and 75.9 miles from Jean Lafitte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Jean Lafitte.
Stop Ideas Near Gonzales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gonzales.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Jean Lafitte. Straight-line distance: 118.21 mi (190.24 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 Jean Lafitte
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,996 |
| Coordinates | 29.7360400, -90.1267400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jean Lafitte (-90.12674, 29.73604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.97 | $57.94 |
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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