How far is Lafayette, LA from Woodmere, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Woodmere, LA is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Woodmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Woodmere.
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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
126.9 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
1748 ft · 37 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn slight left
3149 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
624 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Destrehan Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Destrehan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue
125 m · 20 sec · Destrehan Avenue
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Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane
679 ft · 28 sec · Long Leaf Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
983 ft · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
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Turn right onto Patricia Lane
1266 ft · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
94 m · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
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Turn right onto Deerpark Drive
2111 ft · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
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Turn left onto Oakmere Drive
77 m · 14 sec · Oakmere Drive
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Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
2522 ft · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paige Janette Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Woodmere.
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
127 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Woodmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Woodmere?
The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 72.6 miles from Lafayette and 72.8 miles from Woodmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Woodmere.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Woodmere. Straight-line distance: 118.73 mi (191.08 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 Woodmere
Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.8579800, -90.0803500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodmere (-90.08035, 29.85798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 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 48m |
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 | $3.91 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $29.87 | $59.74 |
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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