How far is Pine Prairie, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Pine Prairie, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Town in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Prairie and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Prairie and Lafayette.
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Start on Elm Street
4 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Vidrine Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road
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Continue on Chemin Vidrine
617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine
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Continue on West Main Street
18.1 mi · 27 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
14.6 mi · 16 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · 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 Pine Prairie and Lafayette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
18.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pine Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Prairie to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Pine Prairie and 35.2 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pine Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Prairie and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 45.59 mi (73.37 km).
#1 Pine Prairie
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 30.7838100, -92.4254100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
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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