How far is Lafayette, LA from Natalbany, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Natalbany, LA is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Natalbany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Natalbany.
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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
55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
37.6 mi · 41 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Jackson
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3234: Wardline Road, University Avenue
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Morrison Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Morrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto Natalbany Road
953 ft · 31 sec · Natalbany Road
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Turn right onto C Harrison Road
82 m · 12 sec · C Harrison Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Harrison Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Natalbany.
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
55.9 mi · 01h 05m
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 Partly Sunny near Natalbany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Natalbany?
The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lafayette and 51.9 miles from Natalbany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Natalbany.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Natalbany. Straight-line distance: 94.08 mi (151.41 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 Natalbany
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,984 |
| Coordinates | 30.5462200, -90.4861900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natalbany (-90.48619, 30.54622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
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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