How far is Mandeville, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.36 mi
02h 09m
Flight
116.95 mi
188.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.95 mi
Kilometers
188.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.36 mi
Kilometers
206.58 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sat, May 2, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Mandeville
Sat, May 2, 5:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mandeville
2026-05-02T13:16
Arrive Lafayette
Sat, May 2, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mandeville
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
Inniswold
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Mandeville
64.1 mi
01h 04m
To Lafayette
64.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    49 m · 10 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 190

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 190

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 190: North Causeway Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell

    1288 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 12 West: Hammond

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1669 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
119 mi · 93%
US 190
1.96 mi · 2%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 1%
Highway 190
1.79 mi · 1%
Florida Street
0.99 mi · 1%
I 12 West
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

62.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inniswold
01h 04m from Mandeville
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mandeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Mandeville and 64.3 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mandeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Inniswold

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 Inniswold and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inniswold.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

78 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 116.95 mi (188.22 km).

Mandeville

#1 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-90.065543, 30.358379)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Mandeville and Lafayette. The current time is 13:16:51.

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.