How far is New Roads, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from New Roads, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Roads and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Roads and Lafayette.
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Start on Parent Street
34 m · 7 sec · Parent Street
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Turn right onto New Roads Street
3003 ft · 1 min · New Roads Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on False River Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · False River Drive
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Continue on False River Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · False River Road
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Turn right onto Parlange Lane
4.5 mi · 8 min · Parlange Lane
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Turn right onto State Route 78
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 78
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
152 m · 15 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 77
55 m · 4 sec · State Route 77
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Continue on Maringuin Road West
1.6 km · 2 min · Maringuin Road West
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Continue on State Route 77
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 77
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Turn straight onto Maringouin Drive
1602 ft · 32 sec · Maringouin Drive
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Turn straight onto State Route 76
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 76
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
1669 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn right 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 New Roads and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 76
Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 00h 38m
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 Sunny leaving New Roads and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 New Roads to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from New Roads and 30.9 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Roads and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Roads and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 47.92 mi (77.12 km).
#1 New Roads
City in Louisiana
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 30.7015700, -91.4362200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
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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