Origin
Breaux Bridge, LA
Late night in Breaux Bridge on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Breaux Bridge, 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
17m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breaux Bridge, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Breaux Bridge and Lafayette, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 11.7-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 17 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. You will primarily utilize I-10, the Northwest Evangeline Thruway, and Rees Street to navigate between these two Southeast Louisiana hubs. With a fuel budget of just $2, the drive is highly economical and requires no planned stops to reach your destination. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the transit. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this route offers a seamless transition between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Rees Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Anse Broussard Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 6.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breaux Bridge, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on LA 31
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Highway
2
Turn right onto LA 336-1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto LA 328
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rees Street
4
Continue on LA 328
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Anse Broussard Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 10
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 167: Morgan City
8
Merge onto I 49
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
10
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
11
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
12
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
13
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — 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 336-1 / East Bridge Street
Turn right onto LA 336-1 / East Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 167: Morgan City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 167: Morgan City
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
5:36 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 mixed driving profile that transitions quickly from interstate travel to local surface streets. You will spend roughly 56% of your time on highways, with your longest stretch being a 6.2-mile segment on I-10. This portion of the trip provides a fast, efficient pace before you exit onto the Northwest Evangeline Thruway and Rees Street. The road character shifts from the standard multi-lane interstate environment to more conventional local thoroughfares as you approach Lafayette. It is a functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal effort.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 336-1 / East Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 336-1 / East Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Breaux Bridge, LA
Full guide →South Central Louisiana is a part of "Acadiana," the name given to the region of southern Louisiana that is the home of the Cajun (or "Acadian" as they were originally known) people. Everything that made Cajun culture popular came from this region: food, music, literature, and of course, the unique variant of French spoken here. This particular area, along with the Cajun Prairie, is effectively an enclave in the southern United States: an area that is predominantly French in background and culture, but still distinct from French culture in Metropolitan France or Quebec.
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 17m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 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.
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 336-1 / East Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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