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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Halfway Point
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Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
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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.
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Start on Maurice Avenue
2959 ft · 52 sec · Maurice Avenue
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Continue on Johnston Street
9.9 mi · 16 min · Johnston Street
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Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
1668 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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Stop Ideas Near Scott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scott.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maurice and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 10.14 mi (16.32 km).
#1 Maurice
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 30.1085400, -92.1245700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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