Origin
Baker, LA
Late night in Baker on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baker, LA to Lafayette, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baker, LA
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Trip Overview
This 67-mile drive from Baker, Louisiana, to Lafayette, Louisiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Given its short duration, it’s an ideal day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, making for efficient travel, with an estimated fuel cost of around $10. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of the US for the entire journey, staying within Louisiana. This trip is all about getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 52 mi | 59m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Scotland Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 52 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Groom Road
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
Groom Road
2
Turn right onto LA 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on LA 19
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
6
Merge onto I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 110
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 1I
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10
52 mi
·
59 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 167: Morgan City
11
Merge onto I 49
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
13
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
14
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
15
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
16
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Baker, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 19 / Main Street
Turn right onto LA 19 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Lafayette
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1I
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.12 one way
$20.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 89% of this 67-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 10, including a continuous stretch of 52 miles. The primary roads you'll navigate include I 10, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, and Scotland Avenue. This profile suggests a drive characterized by higher speeds and less engagement with local scenery, designed for quick transit between Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 19 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Baker, LA
Full guide →Arriving in Lafayette, LA
Full guide →Lafayette is a city in Louisiana. It's the unofficial capital of Acadiana or Cajun Country. This flourishing moderate sized city is home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Music and dancing is an integral part of community life. Several restaurants and dance halls thrive in the area and the city hosts several musical festivals throughout the year.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lafayette, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (LA 19 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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