How far is Scott, LA from Duson, LA?
The driving distance from Scott, LA to Duson, LA is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
This unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Duson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Duson.
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Start on Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn right onto Cameron Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto North A Street
84 m · 18 sec · North A Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
86 m · 18 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scott and Duson.
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.
Cameron Street
Turn right onto Cameron Street
5.45 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Duson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Duson?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Vatican is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Scott and 2.8 miles from Duson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Duson.
Stop Ideas Near Vatican
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 Vatican.
Lafayette
New Iberia
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Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Duson. Straight-line distance: 5.42 mi (8.73 km).
#1 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Duson
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.1854000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-92.185344, 30.23589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.08 | $2.17 |
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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