Origin
Carencro, LA
Late night in Carencro on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carencro, 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
12m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carencro, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Carencro to Lafayette, this 8.5-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 12 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about a heavy travel budget, as the fuel cost for the drive is estimated at just $1. Since both towns sit within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the entire trip. It is a highly practical connection that avoids the complexity of long-distance planning, allowing you to move between these two hubs with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North University Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Versailles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint John Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North University Avenue
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carencro, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on LA 182
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North University Avenue
2
Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
235 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint John Street
4
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
5
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Versailles Boulevard
Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Saint John Street
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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
12m 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?
Forget about monotonous highway cruising on this trip, as your entire journey takes place on local roads with zero highway miles. You will navigate a turn-heavy route that relies on Versailles Boulevard, Saint John Street, and Rue Vermilion Ouest to get you to your destination. Because there are no long stretches of open road, your focus will remain on neighborhood driving rather than high-speed maneuvering. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Versailles Boulevard, underscoring the stop-and-go nature of this local path. You should prepare for a drive that requires constant attention to turns rather than the passive experience of interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on North University Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near Versailles Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carencro, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (Versailles Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Saint John Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7 miles (Rue Vermilion Ouest): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
45 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
17 ft
Highest Point
45 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
11 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 6.7 miles on North University Avenue. 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 6.7 miles (Versailles Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Saint John Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7 miles (Rue Vermilion Ouest): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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