How far is Lafayette, LA from Timberlane, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Timberlane, LA is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.49 mi
02h 49m
Flight
121.27 mi
195.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.27 mi
Kilometers
195.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.49 mi
Kilometers
229.32 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timberlane
Mon, Apr 13, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Mon, Apr 13, 7:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-13T13:58
Arrive Timberlane
Mon, Apr 13, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Lafayette
71.2 mi
01h 25m
To Timberlane
71.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Timberlane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Timberlane.

  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

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    2523 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    126.9 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  10. 10

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Belle Chasse Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Belle Chasse Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wall Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wall Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    150 m · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
127 mi · 89%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 4%
Westbank Expressway
2.77 mi · 2%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 1%
Belle Chasse Highway
1.75 mi · 1%
Wall Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
121.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 25m from Lafayette
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Timberlane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Timberlane?

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Lafayette and 71.3 miles from Timberlane.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Timberlane.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

54 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Timberlane. Straight-line distance: 121.27 mi (195.17 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Timberlane

#2 Timberlane

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population10,243
Coordinates29.8774300, -90.0320200
Altitude-1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Timberlane (-90.03202, 29.87743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.42 $42.85
Premium $4.63 $23.26 $46.53
Diesel $5.42 $27.24 $54.47

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Timberlane. The current time is 13:58:50.

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.