How far is Lafayette, LA from Mansura, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Mansura, LA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Mansura.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Mansura.
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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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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 106: Saint Landry
1824 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 106
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 106
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Main Street
1074 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Main Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
127 m · 8 sec · East Church Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on Highway 29 East
3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 29 East
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 29
4 mi · 7 min · Highway 29
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Continue on Front Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Route 107
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 107
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Continue on Valley Street
1 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto Baton Rouge Avenue
590 ft · 18 sec · Baton Rouge Avenue
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Turn left onto Leglise Street
868 ft · 17 sec · Leglise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leglise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Mansura.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
38.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Mansura?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Lafayette and 36.3 miles from Mansura.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Mansura. Straight-line distance: 57.64 mi (92.77 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 Mansura
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,342 |
| Coordinates | 31.0579700, -92.0490100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mansura (-92.04901, 31.05797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
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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