Origin
Duson, LA
Evening in Duson on Sunday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duson, 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
16m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
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.
Duson, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
Duson to Lafayette is 10.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Cameron Street and West University Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Louisiana. Expect a local driving experience, with plenty of turns and moderate traffic as you make your way into Lafayette. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick hop or as part of a larger journey through the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Street | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| West University Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Versailles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North A Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint John Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cameron Street
— 9.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duson, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto North A Street
275 ft
·
17 sec
·
North A Street
4
Turn left onto US 90
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Cameron Street
5
Turn right onto West University Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West University Avenue
6
Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Boulevard
7
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
235 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint John Street
8
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
9
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North A Street
Turn right onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90 / Cameron Street
Turn left onto US 90 / Cameron Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Saint John Street
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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
Evening in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
6:01 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
1 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
16m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage contributing to the 10.4-mile total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles along Cameron Street. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Cameron Street, West University Avenue, and Versailles Boulevard. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction as you transition between these streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Cameron Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / Cameron Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 16m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 9.2 miles on Cameron Street. 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 (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / Cameron Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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