How far is Lafayette, LA from South Vacherie, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to South Vacherie, LA is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 11m.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and South Vacherie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and South Vacherie.
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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
83.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
2266 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Fern Street
2527 ft · 2 min · Fern Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and South Vacherie.
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
83.4 mi · 01h 35m
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 South Vacherie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to South Vacherie?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Lafayette and 54.1 miles from South Vacherie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near South Vacherie.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
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 Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and South Vacherie. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.23 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 South Vacherie
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 29.9274300, -90.6998100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Vacherie (-90.69981, 29.92743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
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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