How far is Raceland, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Raceland, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raceland and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raceland and Lafayette.
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Start on Mill Street
10 m · 3 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Highway 1
2835 ft · 1 min · Highway 1
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
91.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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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 Raceland 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.
Highway 1
Merge slight left
91.3 mi · 01h 39m
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 Clear leaving Raceland 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 Raceland to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Raceland and 53.5 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raceland and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raceland and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 91.7 mi (147.58 km).
#1 Raceland
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 10,193 |
| Coordinates | 29.7274300, -90.5989800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
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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