How far is Maurice, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Maurice, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.84 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.14 mi
16.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.14 mi
Kilometers
16.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.84 mi
Kilometers
17.45 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sat, May 23, 5:04 PM CDT
Return by in Maurice
Sat, May 23, 5:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maurice
2026-05-23T16:45
Arrive Lafayette
Sat, May 23, 5:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maurice
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scott
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Maurice
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Lafayette
5.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maurice Avenue

    2959 ft · 52 sec · Maurice Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnston Street

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Johnston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1668 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnston Street
9.87 mi · 91%
Maurice Avenue
0.56 mi · 5%
Rue Jefferson
0.32 mi · 3%
Rue Vermilion Ouest
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Johnston Street

Continue on Johnston Street

9.87 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
00h 09m from Maurice
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Maurice and 5.4 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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 Scott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

8 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

36 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

91 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

108 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maurice and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 10.14 mi (16.32 km).

Maurice

#1 Maurice

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,857
Coordinates30.1085400, -92.1245700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Maurice Avenue (-92.124646, 30.108539)
End: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.62 $3.24
Premium $4.63 $1.76 $3.52
Diesel $5.42 $2.06 $4.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maurice and Lafayette. The current time is 16:45:32.

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.