How far is Lafayette, LA from Moss Bluff, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Moss Bluff, LA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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.
City in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Moss Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Moss Bluff.
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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
3.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Theriot Road
1692 ft · 54 sec · Theriot Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 171
843 ft · 37 sec · Old Highway 171
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 171
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Moss Bluff.
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 Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Moss Bluff?
The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Lafayette and 38 miles from Moss Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Jennings
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 Jennings.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Moss Bluff. Straight-line distance: 70.08 mi (112.79 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 Moss Bluff
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11,557 |
| Coordinates | 30.3027000, -93.1907100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moss Bluff (-93.19071, 30.3027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
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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