How far is Lafayette, LA from Rosepine, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Rosepine, LA is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.23 mi
02h 21m
Flight
89.17 mi
143.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.17 mi
Kilometers
143.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.23 mi
Kilometers
195.1 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosepine
Wed, May 13, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, May 13, 5:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-13T13:02
Arrive Rosepine
Wed, May 13, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Iowa
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
60.6 mi
01h 10m
To Rosepine
60.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Rosepine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Rosepine.

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    952 ft · 46 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint John Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard

    1400 ft · 1 min · Versailles Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1253 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 171

    37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171

  11. 11

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mahlon Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Shirley Street

    1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Rosepine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West University Avenue
70.3 mi · 58%
Highway 171
37.5 mi · 31%
Martin Luther King Highway
4.49 mi · 4%
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
2.72 mi · 2%
North Pine Street
2.37 mi · 2%
East 1st Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iowa
01h 10m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Rosepine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Rosepine?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 60.6 miles from Rosepine.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:48 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 Rosepine.

Stop Ideas Near Iowa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iowa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

19 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

96 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Beaumont

108 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

New Iberia

117 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Rosepine. Straight-line distance: 89.17 mi (143.51 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Rosepine

#2 Rosepine

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates30.9199100, -93.2823900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Rosepine (-93.28239, 30.91991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Rosepine. The current time is 13:02:33.

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.