Origin
Lafayette, LA
Morning in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, LA to Old Jefferson, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Jefferson, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Lafayette to Old Jefferson, you are looking at a straightforward 66.9-mile drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the journey, keeping your logistics simple and budget-friendly. The route keeps you within the Southeast region of Louisiana, transitioning from the heart of Acadiana toward the outskirts of the New Orleans area. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, this highway-focused trip is efficient and easy to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Jefferson Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Airline Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| President Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and Old Jefferson, 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
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
6
Merge onto I 10
56 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on I 12
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 61 South: Airline Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto LA 73
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on LA 73
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Highway
13
Turn left onto Director Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Director Drive
14
Turn right onto President Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
President Drive
15
Turn left onto Chairman Avenue
337 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chairman Avenue
16
Turn right onto Associate Drive
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Associate Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Associate Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
6
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 61 South: Airline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 61 South: Airline Highway
5
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 61 / Airline Highway
Merge onto US 61 / Airline Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
LA 73 / Jefferson Highway
Turn left onto LA 73 / Jefferson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Old Jefferson, LA
Morning in Old Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
22 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
1h 25m 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 highly efficient drive dominated by major thoroughfares, with approximately 86% of your time spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your journey on I-10, which accounts for a significant 55.9-mile stretch of the trip. After navigating the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto Airline Highway and Jefferson Highway to reach your final destination. This is not a winding backroads tour but rather a functional, fast-paced commute across the region. You should be prepared for a consistent highway experience that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or scenic detours.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Jefferson Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 66.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
37 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
36 ft
Highest Point
37 ft
Elevation Range
27 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 10. 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.
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 Old Jefferson, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Jefferson, 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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