How far is Vivian, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Vivian, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 247.3 miles (398 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vivian and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian and Lafayette.
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Start on West Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Continue on Highway 170
6.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 170
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Take the ramp right
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 220 West: Dallas
2703 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 48 sec · Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 173: Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 Vivian 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.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Vivian 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 Vivian to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 247.3 miles (398 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Vivian and 125.2 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vivian and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vivian and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 216.51 mi (348.44 km).
#1 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.38 | $80.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.27 | $94.55 |
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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