How far is Lafayette, LA from Maurice, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Maurice, LA is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette 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 Maurice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Maurice.
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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
2959 ft · 52 sec · Maurice Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maurice Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Maurice.
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.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maurice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Maurice?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Lafayette and 5.4 miles from Maurice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maurice.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Maurice. Straight-line distance: 10.14 mi (16.32 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 Maurice
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 30.1085400, -92.1245700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maurice (-92.12457, 30.10854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
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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