How far is Lafayette, LA from Simmesport, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Simmesport, LA is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Simmesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Simmesport.
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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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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 10: Lebeau
2464 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 10
1285 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on State Route 10
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 10
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Continue on La 10
2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10
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Turn right
768 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 10
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
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Continue on West Railroad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto La 360
8.3 mi · 15 min · La 360
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 105
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 105
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Turn straight onto Highway 105
9.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 105
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Continue on South Simms Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Simms Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1067 ft · 54 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Fisherman Drive
698 ft · 31 sec · Fisherman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fisherman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Simmesport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny near Simmesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Simmesport?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Lafayette and 33.7 miles from Simmesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Simmesport.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Simmesport. Straight-line distance: 54.07 mi (87.02 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 Simmesport
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.9835200, -91.8001200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simmesport (-91.80012, 30.98352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.14 | $20.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
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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