How far is Lafayette, LA from Woodworth, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Woodworth, LA is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Woodworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Woodworth.
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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
64.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3265, PR 22: Woodworth
2337 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Robinson Bridge Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Robinson Bridge Road
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Turn left
58 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Woodworth.
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
64.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Woodworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Woodworth?
The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Lafayette and 39.5 miles from Woodworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Woodworth.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ville Platte.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Woodworth. Straight-line distance: 69.77 mi (112.28 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 Woodworth
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 31.1465800, -92.4973600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodworth (-92.49736, 31.14658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.88 | $23.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
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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