How far is Lafayette, LA from Jeanerette, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Jeanerette, LA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Jeanerette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Jeanerette.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 19 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
1668 ft · 49 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
1169 ft · 31 sec · Johnston Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
154 m · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit slight right
14.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1804 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Old Spanish Trail
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
13 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Jeanerette.
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.
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Take the exit slight right
14.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeanerette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Jeanerette?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lafayette and 15.9 miles from Jeanerette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeanerette.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Loreauville Town Hall
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.
New Iberia
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Jeanerette. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.87 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 Jeanerette
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,169 |
| Coordinates | 29.9110400, -91.6634500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jeanerette (-91.66345, 29.91104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
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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