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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.55 mi
04h 49m
Flight
210.22 mi
338.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.22 mi
Kilometers
338.31 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.55 mi
Kilometers
414.49 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, May 13, 8:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-12T22:57
Arrive Springhill
Wed, May 13, 3:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Natchez
LA

Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lafayette
128.9 mi
02h 24m
To Springhill
128.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamilton Road, DiamondJacks Boulevard

    801 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    8 m · 1 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    1213 ft · 30 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    49 m · 4 sec · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 3

    18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3

  18. 18

    Continue on South Louisiana Street

    2911 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Mary Lee Street

    2406 ft · 46 sec · West Mary Lee Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Magnolia Street

    116 m · 9 sec · North Magnolia Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hickory Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 157

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 157

  24. 24

    Continue on Plain Dealing Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Plain Dealing Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Butler Street

    1674 ft · 49 sec · Butler Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    21 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    65 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 77%
Highway 3
18.9 mi · 7%
Highway 157
14.5 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.77 mi · 3%
Benton Road
6.31 mi · 2%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
210.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natchez
02h 24m from Lafayette
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Natchez, 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 Natchez.

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Shreveport, Louisiana

114 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

115 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Springhill. Straight-line distance: 210.22 mi (338.31 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 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,097
Coordinates33.0059700, -93.4668400
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Springhill (-93.46684, 33.00597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.4 L · about $34.42
Round trip
$68.85
18.18 gal · 68.8 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Springhill. The current time is 22:57:52.

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.