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Trip from Lafayette, LA to West Ferriday, 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 56m

Distance

150.1 mi

242 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown West Ferriday, LA, LA

West Ferriday, LA

Nayla Bernardes

Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, LA to West Ferriday, LA covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, LA 28, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.1 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.1 miles from Lafayette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 76.1 mi 1h 17m
LA 28 32.2 mi 42m
US 84 26.5 mi 33m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 8.8 mi 9m
US 167 2.9 mi 4m
Northeast Evangeline Thruway 1.9 mi 3m
Doty Road 0.7 mi 1m
Mack Moore Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 76.1 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, LA and West Ferriday, 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

76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7

Take the exit onto US 167

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

2.7 mi · 4 min · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
9

Take the exit onto LA 28

0.2 mi · 18 sec · LA 28
Toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville
10

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 28

32 mi · 41 min · LA 28
Toward LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 84

26 mi · 33 min · US 84
12

Turn left onto Mack Moore Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mack Moore Road
13

Turn left onto LA 903

0.7 mi · 1 min · Doty Road
14

Turn right onto Abraham Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Abraham Road
15

Arrive at destination

Abraham Road

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.1 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 33 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Ferriday, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lafayette, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 150.1 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Lafayette, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 76.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

75 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

Opelousas, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.1 mi

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.6 mi

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $100 or ab

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.1

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.4

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.4

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.4

Opelousas, Louisiana

+33172676914

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 85.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 21.4

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Children's Museum of Acadiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Lafayette Science Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13372915544

Visit website

The Lafayette Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372342208

Visit website

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

Acadiana Park Nature Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13372918448

Escape Room Lafayette

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13373712883

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 87.4 and 122.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
87.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pinevill...
6
87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...
5
90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | LA 28

Take the exit onto LA 28 toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jon...
6
90.5 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | LA 28

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 28 toward LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday
5
122.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | US 84

At end of road, turn right onto US 84

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.67 one way

$45.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $24.88 $49.77
premium $4.56 $26.94 $53.88
diesel $5.61 $33.14 $66.28

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stirling Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown - Tesla Supercharger

Alexandria, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T0167 (Alexandria, LA)

Alexandria, LA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Hub City Ford

Lafayette, LA

RED_E

3 DCFC

Hub City Ford

Lafayette, LA

JULE

3 DCFC

STERLING F & L FORD BACK LUBE

Opelousas, LA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

STERLING F & L FORD BACK SOUTH

Opelousas, LA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

STERLING F & L PL LINCOLN

Opelousas, LA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 2 RED_E: 1 JULE: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45 0 $15.76 $7.20
Efficient EV 37.5 0 $13.13 $6.00
EV Truck/SUV 60 0 $21.01 $9.61

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, LA

Morning in Lafayette on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Ferriday, LA

Morning in West Ferriday on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Alexandria, LA

75 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

4 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

2h 56m 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?

150.1 mi in 2h 56m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.1 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 87.4 miles in near US 167.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 87.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.6 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles (LA 28): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lafayette, LA and West Ferriday, LA, road signs point toward Jonesville and Ferriday.

Jonesville

90.3 mi in | ~1h 37m | via LA 28

Ferriday

90.5 mi in | ~1h 37m | via LA 28

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 150.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.1 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 87.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.6 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles (LA 28): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Ferriday, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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