Broussard, LA Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Broussard, LA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 88 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Broussard, LA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
153.4 mi
Ruston, LA
Quickest Drive
1h 13m
Lafayette, LA
Plan Around Broussard, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Broussard, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Broussard, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Broussard, LA
Driving from Broussard, LA
Expect an average of 88 miles and about 2h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Broussard, LA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 153 miles (3h 22m), while the shortest is just 54 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Broussard, LA most often head toward Ruston, LA (153.4 mi, 3h 22m), New Iberia, LA (73 mi, 1h 41m), Baton Rouge, LA (72.9 mi, 1h 46m), and Lafayette, LA (53.5 mi, 1h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 88-mile drive from Broussard, LA, expect to burn about 3.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Broussard, LA and 1 routes heading into Broussard, LA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 54 to 153 miles.
The longest mapped route from Broussard, LA covers 153 miles and takes approximately 3h 22m. Shorter options start at just 54 miles.
The average route from Broussard, LA runs about 88 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Broussard, LA include Ruston, LA, New Iberia, LA, Baton Rouge, LA and Lafayette, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Broussard, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,791
Median Income
$116,613
Median Home Value
$301,000
Median Age
33.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Broussard, LA at a Glance
Founded
1884
Elevation
33 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Broussard, LA
A sampling of people born in Broussard, LA.
Illinois Jacquet
1922–2004
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1922–2004)
City data from Wikidata (Q656575), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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