How far is Lafayette, LA from Springhill, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Springhill, LA is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Springhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Springhill.
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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
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamilton Road, DiamondJacks Boulevard
801 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
8 m · 1 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
1213 ft · 30 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
49 m · 4 sec · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
1.1 km · 2 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road
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Continue on Highway 3
18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3
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Continue on South Louisiana Street
2911 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street
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Turn slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Mary Lee Street
2406 ft · 46 sec · West Mary Lee Street
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Turn left onto North Magnolia Street
116 m · 9 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hickory Drive
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Continue on Highway 157
14.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 157
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Continue on Plain Dealing Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Plain Dealing Road
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Continue on Butler Street
1674 ft · 49 sec · Butler Street
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Turn left
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Springhill.
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
198 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Springhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Springhill?
The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Natchez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Lafayette and 128.6 miles from Springhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Springhill.
Stop Ideas Near Natchez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Natchez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Springhill. Straight-line distance: 210.22 mi (338.31 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 Springhill
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 5,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.0059700, -93.4668400 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springhill (-93.46684, 33.00597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.71 | $77.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.04 | $84.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
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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