How far is Lafayette, LA from Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Parkland Mobile Home Park, LA is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.31 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.11 mi
11.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.11 mi
Kilometers
11.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.31 mi
Kilometers
13.37 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkland Mobile Home Park
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sat, May 2, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-02T14:21
Arrive Parkland Mobile Home Park
Sat, May 2, 2:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carencro
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Parkland Mobile Home Park
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Parkland Mobile Home Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Parkland Mobile Home Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  3. 3

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 726: Carencro

    1864 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Veterans Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North University Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · North University Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North University Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Parkland Mobile Home Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
4.42 mi · 53%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.86 mi · 22%
Veterans Drive
0.99 mi · 12%
LA 726
0.35 mi · 4%
Rue Jefferson
0.31 mi · 4%
Jefferson Boulevard
0.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

4.42 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carencro
00h 06m from Lafayette
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Parkland Mobile Home Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Parkland Mobile Home Park?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Carencro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Lafayette and 4.2 miles from Parkland Mobile Home Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Parkland Mobile Home Park.

Stop Ideas Near Carencro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carencro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 4 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carencro.

RAIL

Lafayette

11 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

41 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

112 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Parkland Mobile Home Park. Straight-line distance: 7.11 mi (11.44 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parkland Mobile Home Park

This mobile home park is situated in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, at an elevation of 36 feet.

Population0
Coordinates30.3238400, -92.0491100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Parkland Mobile Home Park (-92.04911, 30.32384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.20
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.10 $2.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.24 $2.47
Premium $4.63 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.42 $1.57 $3.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Parkland Mobile Home Park. The current time is 14:21:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.