Origin
Lafayette, LA
Night in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Bourg, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
113.7 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Trip Overview
This 113.7-mile drive from Lafayette to Bourg, Louisiana, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 22 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $17. The route primarily utilizes US 90, Coteau Road, and Southwest Evangeline Thruway, making it a familiar highway experience for most drivers. Given its manageable length and direct path through the Southeast region of Louisiana, there's no need to plan for an overnight stop. This drive offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.9 miles from Lafayette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 81.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| Coteau Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Highway 24 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Park Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Bourg, LA.
1
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
2
Turn right onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
3
Turn right onto Johnston Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Johnston Street
4
Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East University Avenue
5
Merge onto US 90; LA 182
506 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6
Continue on US 90; LA 182
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
7
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
8
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
9
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
10
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Young Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
US 90
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
19
Keep slight right at fork
394 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn straight onto LA 24
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
21
Turn left onto LA 660
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Coteau Road
22
Turn right onto LA 3087
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
23
Turn left onto LA 659
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on LA 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
25
Turn right onto Donut Street
250 ft
·
31 sec
·
Donut Street
26
Turn left onto 43
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
27
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
297 ft
·
24 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
28
Turn left onto LA 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
29
Turn right onto Guidry Street
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Guidry Street
30
Arrive at destination
Guidry Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 22-minute trip, leaving in the morning is generally a good idea to avoid any potential afternoon traffic, though the route's 113.7-mile length offers flexibility. With an estimated fuel cost of just $17, keeping your tank topped up is easy, and you won't need to worry about frequent, costly refueling stops. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel ready for a stretch. A practical tip for this route is to pay attention to your navigation as you transition between US 90 and Coteau Road/Southwest Evangeline Thruway, as these shifts can sometimes be less obvious on highway-focused drives.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourg, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lafayette, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lafayette, LA
This is one driving day of about 113.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lafayette, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 81.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.7 miles.
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 255 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 112.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
105.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
LA 659 / East Park Avenue
Turn left onto LA 659 / East Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
112.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
Klondyke Bridge
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.17 one way
$34.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.10 | $50.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(4.6 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Bourg, LA
Night in Bourg on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Berwick, LA
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m 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 drive that is predominantly highway, with 78% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 81.7 miles along US 90, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the core of the drive is highway-focused, you'll also navigate sections of Coteau Road and Southwest Evangeline Thruway, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.7 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Coteau Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near LA 92-1 / Young Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 113.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
37 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
21 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
37 ft
Elevation Range
35 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 113.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.7 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 in tolls one way, starting with Southwest Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bourg, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bourg, 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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