How far is Morgan City, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan City and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City and Lafayette.
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Start on Brashear Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Brashear Avenue
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Keep slight left
19 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Federal Avenue
30 m · 4 sec · Federal Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 1 hr
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
1169 ft · 31 sec · 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 Morgan City 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.
Federal Avenue
Merge slight left
55 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgan City and 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 Morgan City to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Jeanerette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Morgan City and 33.4 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgan City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Jeanerette
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 Jeanerette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan City and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 60.69 mi (97.67 km).
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,742 |
| Coordinates | 29.6993700, -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
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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