Origin
Maurice, LA
Morning in Maurice on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maurice, LA to Lafayette, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maurice, LA
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
This short 10.8-mile drive from Maurice to Lafayette, Louisiana, takes about 18 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local, turn-heavy experience primarily on Johnston Street and Maurice Avenue. The estimated fuel cost is a very low $2, making this an economical option. Since it's such a brief journey, you'll have plenty of flexibility to explore Lafayette upon arrival or even make a quick round trip. Both Maurice and Lafayette are situated in the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston Street | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| Maurice Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Johnston Street
— 9.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maurice, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on US 167; LA 92
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Maurice Avenue
2
Continue on US 167
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Johnston Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
4
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
5
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Rue Jefferson
Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn left onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
18m 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?
Prepare for a decidedly local drive with a "turn-heavy" profile, as this route contains 0% highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.9 miles along Johnston Street. This means you'll be navigating through town and suburban areas, with frequent intersections and changes in speed. Expect a steady pace with opportunities to adjust your route as needed, rather than a high-speed transit. The feel is more about experiencing local thoroughfares than covering long distances quickly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Johnston Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 10.4 miles in near Rue Jefferson.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maurice, LA to Lafayette, LA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Rue Vermilion Ouest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Johnston Street. 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 10.4 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Rue Vermilion Ouest): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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