How far is Springhill, LA from Lafayette, LA?

The driving distance from Springhill, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
149.07 mi
02h 31m
Flight
121.18 mi
195.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.18 mi
Kilometers
195.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.07 mi
Kilometers
239.9 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Wed, May 13, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springhill
2026-05-12T22:55
Arrive Lafayette
Wed, May 13, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springhill
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
Denham Springs
LA

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Springhill
72.8 mi
01h 15m
To Lafayette
76.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 1072

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 1072

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Richland Heights Road

    23.7 mi · 35 min · Richland Heights Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1344 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    1721 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    38.1 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Morgan City

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1669 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springhill 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
94.2 mi · 63%
Richland Heights Road
23.7 mi · 16%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
17.1 mi · 11%
Highway 1072
3.12 mi · 2%
Washington Street
2.42 mi · 2%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.87 mi · 1%
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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denham Springs
01h 15m from Springhill
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springhill 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 Springhill to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Springhill and 76.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springhill and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denham Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 6

Baton Rouge , LA
5321 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

21 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

47 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

97 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springhill and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 121.18 mi (195.02 km).

Springhill

#1 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population4,684
Coordinates30.8079600, -90.1000800
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 1072 (-90.100151, 30.807919)
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.91 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.84
10.52 gal · 39.82 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.92 $39.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.40 $44.80
Premium $4.63 $24.33 $48.66
Diesel $5.42 $28.48 $56.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Springhill and Lafayette. The current time is 22:55:17.

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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.