How far is Lockport, LA from Lafayette Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Lockport, LA to Lafayette Parish, LA is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Lafayette Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Lafayette Parish.
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Start on 10th Street
2 m · 2 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Barataria Street
1681 ft · 59 sec · Barataria Street
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Turn right onto Crescent Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Crescent Avenue
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Continue on Highway 1
4.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 1
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Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Young Street
1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street
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Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
10.4 mi · 16 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto West Congress Street
2161 ft · 51 sec · West Congress Street
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Turn left onto Eula Drive
45 m · 5 sec · Eula Drive
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Turn right onto Pandora Street
1 km · 2 min · Pandora Street
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Turn left onto Lourdes Street
119 m · 17 sec · Lourdes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lourdes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Lafayette Parish.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 90 West
Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lockport and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Lafayette Parish?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Lockport and 58.2 miles from Lafayette Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockport and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette Parish.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
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 Patterson.
Schriever
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Lafayette Parish. Straight-line distance: 99.18 mi (159.61 km).
#1 Lockport
Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,390 |
| Coordinates | 29.6460500, -90.5392500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 246,518 |
| Coordinates | 30.2067700, -92.0638800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette Parish (-92.06388, 30.20677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.72 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $17.25 | $34.51 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $23.72 | $47.45 |
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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