How far is Lafayette, LA from New Roads, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to New Roads, LA is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 29m.
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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and New Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and New Roads.
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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
31.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3000: Ramah, Maringouin
1957 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 76
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 76
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Turn straight onto Maringouin Drive
1602 ft · 32 sec · Maringouin Drive
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Continue on State Route 77
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 77
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Continue on Maringuin Road West
1 mi · 2 min · Maringuin Road West
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
152 m · 16 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 78
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 78
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parlange Lane
4.5 mi · 8 min · Parlange Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto False River Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · False River Road
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Continue on False River Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · False River Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto New Roads Street
3003 ft · 1 min · New Roads Street
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Turn left onto Parent Street
34 m · 3 sec · Parent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and New Roads.
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
31.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to New Roads?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Lafayette and 30.8 miles from New Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and New Roads. Straight-line distance: 47.92 mi (77.12 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 New Roads
City in Louisiana
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 30.7015700, -91.4362200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Roads (-91.43622, 30.70157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
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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