Road Trips from Lafayette, LA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
19 total in this range
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
Reserve, LA
2h 4m105.5 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
2h 38m134.8 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
2h 43m135.1 mi one way
Laplace, LA
2h 7m108.9 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
3h 43m212.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Minden, LA
4h 7m217.5 mi one way
Reserve, LA
2h 4m105.5 mi one way
Hammond, LA
1h 59m101.1 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
2h 38m134.8 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
2h 38m134.8 mi one way
Laplace, LA
2h 7m108.9 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
3h 43m212.1 mi one way
Monroe, LA
3h 28m184 mi one way
Saint Francisville, LA
1h 45m86.1 mi one way
Saint Rose, LA
2h 29m125.9 mi one way
New Iberia, LA
30m20.4 mi one way
Monroe, LA
3h 28m184 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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