How far is Lafayette, LA from Kaplan, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Kaplan, LA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Kaplan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Kaplan.
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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
9.9 mi · 16 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn right onto West Summers Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Kaplan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnston Street
Turn right onto Johnston Street
9.87 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kaplan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Kaplan?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maurice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Lafayette and 14.4 miles from Kaplan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kaplan.
Stop Ideas Near Maurice
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 Maurice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Kaplan. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.8 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 Kaplan
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,345 |
| Coordinates | 29.9979800, -92.2848500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaplan (-92.28485, 29.99798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
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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