Origin
Estherwood, LA
Late night in Estherwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Estherwood, 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
39m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Estherwood, LA
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
Estherwood to Lafayette is 30.3 miles and takes about 39m via I 10, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a convenient connection between two points, ideal for a quick transit or a brief addition to a larger journey. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| Front Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| North University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Crowley Rayne Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Hutchinson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Eastern Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tower Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estherwood, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on US 90
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Front Avenue
2
Continue on US 90; LA 13
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn left onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
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 6.8 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 90 / East Hutchinson Avenue
Turn right onto US 90 / East Hutchinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward LA 182
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 182
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
30 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Saint John Street
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
5:44 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
16 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
39m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 10. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 19.2 miles on I 10, providing a consistent cruising experience. The route transitions from Front Avenue to North University Avenue, suggesting a mix of highway speed and potential for more local road interaction as you approach your destination. Overall, anticipate a smooth, relatively fast-paced drive with minimal complex navigation.
64% 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 Front Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near US 90 / East Hutchinson Avenue.
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 30.3 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 6.8 miles (US 90 / East Hutchinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 39m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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 6.8 miles (US 90 / East Hutchinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.8 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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