How far is Lafayette, LA from Merryville, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Merryville, LA is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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 02h 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
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Merryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Merryville.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
952 ft · 46 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street
72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue
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Turn left
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport
1253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
21.1 mi · 25 min · Highway 171
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Turn left onto State Route 110
13.4 mi · 24 min · State Route 110
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Turn right onto State Route 27
657 ft · 17 sec · State Route 27
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Turn left onto State Route 110
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 110
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Continue on O'Bryan Street
790 ft · 16 sec · O'Bryan Street
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Continue on Main Street
1880 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Merryville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West University Avenue
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Merryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Merryville?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Iowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Lafayette and 60.7 miles from Merryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Merryville.
Stop Ideas Near Iowa
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 Iowa.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
Beaumont
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Merryville. Straight-line distance: 97.67 mi (157.18 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 Merryville
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,093 |
| Coordinates | 30.7543700, -93.5404500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merryville (-93.54045, 30.75437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
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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