How far is Shenandoah, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.6 mi
01h 16m
Flight
61.99 mi
99.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.6 mi
Kilometers
112.01 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Mon, May 4, 11:19 PM CDT
Return by in Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah
2026-05-04T22:03
Arrive Lafayette
Mon, May 4, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Shenandoah
33.9 mi
00h 38m
To Lafayette
35.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shenandoah and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Antioch Boulevard

    1017 ft · 40 sec · Antioch Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · Chadsford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive

    1385 ft · 53 sec · Kennesaw Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George O'Neal Road

    1200 ft · 29 sec · George O'Neal Road

  5. 5

    Continue on George Oneal Road

    2999 ft · 1 min · George Oneal Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Coursey Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Coursey Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    53 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Airline Highway

    1 km · 60 sec · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    1358 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1669 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
59.1 mi · 85%
Coursey Boulevard
3.48 mi · 5%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 3%
Airline Highway
0.64 mi · 1%
George Oneal Road
0.57 mi · 1%
US 167
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
00h 38m from Shenandoah
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Shenandoah and 35.7 miles from Lafayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shenandoah and Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grosse Tete, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 61.99 mi (99.77 km).

Shenandoah

#1 Shenandoah

City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.

Population18,399
Coordinates30.4013000, -91.0009400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Antioch Boulevard (-91.000538, 30.400998)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.48 $20.95
Premium $4.63 $11.38 $22.76
Diesel $5.42 $13.32 $26.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah and Lafayette. The current time is 22:03:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.