Origin
Lafayette, LA
Late night in Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Bunkie, 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
1h 7m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bunkie, LA
Daniil Vishnevskiy
Trip Overview
Lafayette to Bunkie is 57.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway and LA 29, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The profile is mostly surface roads, suggesting a more local feel rather than interstate speeds. It's a straightforward trip that shouldn't take up too much of your day, making it a good option if you're looking for a quick transfer between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 38.1 mi | 39m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| LA 29 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Northeast Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Highway 106 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 38.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Bunkie, LA.
1
Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
22 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
2
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
3
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
5
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Continue on I 49; US 167
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward LA 106: Saint Landry
8
Turn right onto LA 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 106
9
At end of road, turn left onto LA 29
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
LA 29
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 71; LA 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 71; LA 29
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57 — 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
|
Rue Jefferson
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway
Navigation decision point
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward LA 106: Saint Landry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 106: Saint Landry
4
50.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
LA 29
At end of road, turn left onto LA 29
Navigation decision point
4
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 71; LA 29 / Southwest Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 71; LA 29 / Southwest Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Bunkie, LA
Late night in Bunkie on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
18 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
1h 7m 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?
You'll spend about 28% of this drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 38.1 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The remaining portion of the trip will be on surface roads, primarily Veterans Memorial Expressway and LA 29. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you transition away from highway driving. This shift from highway to surface roads is noticeable and will require adjusting your pace.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.1 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lafayette, LA to Bunkie, LA is easy. At 1h 7m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
65 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
32 ft
Highest Point
65 ft
~57.2 mi in
Elevation Range
28 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Northeast 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.
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 (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Northeast Evangeline Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bunkie, 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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