Origin
Abbeville, LA
Late night in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, LA to Lafayette, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, LA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Abbeville and Lafayette, this 20.9-mile journey is an ideal candidate for a quick day trip. Expect to spend approximately 33 minutes behind the wheel as you travel through the heart of Southeast Louisiana. Because the entire route is navigated via local roads like North Saint Charles Street, North State Street, and West Summers Drive, you won't need to worry about high-speed highway traffic. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical way to move between these two cities. Given the short duration, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, no-fuss transit option for those looking to explore the local area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston Street | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| Park Avenue | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| West Summers Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Charles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Johnston Street
— 9.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on LA 82
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
2
Continue on LA 82
403 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
3
Turn straight onto LA 82
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn left onto LA 14
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Summers Drive
5
Turn right onto US 167
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on US 167
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Johnston Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
8
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
9
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 14 / West Summers Drive
Turn left onto LA 14 / West Summers Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 167 / Park Avenue
Turn right onto US 167 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
20.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Rue Jefferson
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
Navigation decision point
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lafayette, LA
Late night in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about the monotonous grind of an interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with the surroundings. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning your entire journey consists of surface streets that require your full attention. Navigating through the local road network provides a constant change of pace compared to high-speed transit. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a series of turns and junctions throughout the 33-minute duration. The character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, emphasizing local connectivity over speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Johnston Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near LA 14 / West Summers Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 14 / West Summers Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 167 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Johnston Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 14 / West Summers Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 167 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lafayette, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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