Origin
Jennings, LA
Late night in Jennings on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jennings, 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
49m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jennings, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Jennings and Lafayette, this 40.9-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Expect to spend about 49 minutes on the road, making this a highly efficient connection within Louisiana's Southeast region. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this straightforward trek. Since the entire drive is compact and manageable, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your final destination requires one. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 35.6 mi | 38m |
| North University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Evangeline Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Cutting Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Roberts Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Versailles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Plaquemine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 35.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on East Plaquemine Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Plaquemine Street
2
Turn left onto US 90; LA 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cutting Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 97
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Roberts Avenue
4
Continue on LA 97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Evangeline Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 10
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 182
8
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North University Avenue
10
Turn left onto Versailles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Boulevard
11
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
235 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint John Street
12
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
13
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90; LA 102 / North Cutting Avenue
Turn left onto US 90; LA 102 / North Cutting Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 97 / Roberts Avenue
Turn right onto LA 97 / Roberts Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Saint John Street
At end of road, turn right onto Saint John Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
17 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on major arteries like I-10, North University Avenue, and the Evangeline Highway. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 35.6 miles of interstate travel. While the route lacks the complexity of winding backroads, it offers a consistent pace that is perfect for those who prioritize efficiency. Expect a predictable, linear experience behind the wheel as you transition from the smaller town feel of Jennings into the busier traffic corridors of Lafayette.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.6 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 US 90; LA 102 / North Cutting 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 40.9 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 (US 90; LA 102 / North Cutting Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (LA 97 / Roberts Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
45 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
18 ft
Highest Point
45 ft
~38 mi in
Elevation Range
28 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Jennings, LA
Full guide →Jennings is in Southwest Louisiana.
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 49m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.6 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 (US 90; LA 102 / North Cutting Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (LA 97 / Roberts Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 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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