How far is Lafayette, LA from Vivian, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Vivian, LA is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Vivian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Vivian.
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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 left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 44 sec · Caddo Street
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Turn left onto Common Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Common Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp right
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 170
6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Vivian.
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 Vivian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Vivian?
The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Lafayette and 121.4 miles from Vivian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.49 one way or $64.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Vivian.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 216.51 mi (348.44 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 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vivian (-93.9874, 32.87153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.49 | $64.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.68 | $79.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
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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