Origin
Crowley, LA
Late night in Crowley on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crowley, 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
31m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crowley, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Crowley and Lafayette, Louisiana, you are looking at a brief 25.3-mile trip that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. This drive serves as an efficient connection within the Southeast region, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays, as the route is straightforward and manageable. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this transit. Because the trip is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule without extensive preparation. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| North University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Hutchinson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crowley Rayne Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tower Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Versailles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Court Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
71 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
2
Continue on West Hutchinson Avenue
276 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 13
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Northwest Court Circle
4
Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hutchinson Avenue
5
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Crowley Rayne Highway
6
Turn left onto LA 1111 Spur
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Tower Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
8
Merge onto I 10
19 mi
·
20 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle
At end of road, turn right onto LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward LA 182
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 182
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
23.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Saint John Street
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:07 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
4 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
31m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating local streets like West Hutchinson Avenue, Northwest Court Circle, and East Hutchinson Avenue, as the route features a 0% highway share. Because there is no extended highway travel, your longest uninterrupted stretch is effectively 0 miles on West Hutchinson Avenue. You should remain alert behind the wheel, as the nature of these local roads requires frequent attention to turns and transitions. It is a localized experience that prioritizes direct navigation through the heart of the area over long-distance highway cruising.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and North University Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle.
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 24.1 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: at 0.1 miles (LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
40 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
25 ft
Total Descent
7 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
~20.6 mi in
Elevation Range
22 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Crowley, LA
Full guide →Founded 1887
Top landmarks
- • Crowley Historic District — park in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
- • Colorado Southern Railroad Depot — historic railway station in Crowley, Louisiana, United States
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 31m. Total distance: 24.1 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 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: at 0.1 miles (LA 13 / Northwest Court Circle): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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