How far is Lafayette, LA from Springhill, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Springhill, LA is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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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Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
2523 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
37.6 mi · 41 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Jackson
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
17.4 mi · 19 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montpelier, Amite City
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 16
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 16
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1072
3.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 1072
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 1072
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.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 01h 05m
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 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Lafayette and 72.9 miles from Springhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Springhill.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Central City Municipal Services
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 6
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Springhill. Straight-line distance: 121.18 mi (195.02 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 Springhill
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 4,684 |
| Coordinates | 30.8079600, -90.1000800 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springhill (-90.10008, 30.80796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
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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