Origin
Church Point, LA
Afternoon in Church Point on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Church Point, 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
35m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Church Point, LA
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Trip Overview
Church Point to Lafayette is 24.3 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I 10 and Mire Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, easy trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, making it a convenient local hop. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick transition between these two communities. You'll find it's a manageable journey that doesn't require extensive planning, ideal for a spontaneous outing or a practical necessity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 9 mi | 9m |
| Mire Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Higginbotham Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| North University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Peach Bloom Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Austria Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Versailles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Point, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on West Ebey Street
70 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Ebey Street
2
Turn right onto LA 95
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on LA 95
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Peach Bloom Highway
4
Turn right onto LA 95
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Higginbotham Highway
5
Turn sharp left onto LA 95
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mire Highway
6
Continue on LA 95
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Austria Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto I 10
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 182
10
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North University Avenue
12
Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Boulevard
13
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
235 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint John Street
14
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
15
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — 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 95 / South Main Street
Turn right onto LA 95 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
LA 95 / Mire Highway
Turn sharp left onto LA 95 / Mire Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Saint John Street
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
35m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 10, including an uninterrupted 9-mile segment, offering a taste of faster travel. The remainder of the drive will likely involve local roads like Mire Highway and Higginbotham Highway, providing a different pace and feel. Expect a transition from interstate cruising to more local road navigation as you approach your destination.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 95 / South Main 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 24.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 95 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Church Point, LA
Full guide →Church Point is a small city in the center of the Cajun Prairie in Louisiana. Named for the tall steeple of the local Catholic church, this town is home to a large Cajun population and amazing festivals during the year. Its largest and most popular festival is the "Courir de Mardi Gras," the rural Louisiana variant of Mardi Gras, which revolves less around parades, and more on men and women on horseback in costume riding through the countryside to sing, dance, and play pranks on local residents.
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 35m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 10. 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: near the start (LA 95 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 95 / Mire Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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