How far is Lafayette, LA from Livonia, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Livonia, LA is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Livonia.
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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
31.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3000: Ramah, Maringouin
1957 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 76
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 76
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Turn straight onto Maringouin Drive
1602 ft · 32 sec · Maringouin Drive
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Continue on State Route 77
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 77
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Continue on Maringuin Road West
1 mi · 2 min · Maringuin Road West
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
152 m · 16 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 78
1666 ft · 33 sec · State Route 78
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 78
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Livonia.
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
31.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Livonia?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Lafayette and 23.9 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Henderson Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.03 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 Livonia
Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 30.5590800, -91.5559400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livonia (-91.55594, 30.55908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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