Origin
Plaquemine, LA
Late night in Plaquemine on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plaquemine, LA to Lafayette, 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 21m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 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 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plaquemine, LA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Plaquemine to Lafayette covers 65.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. This straightforward journey stays entirely within Southeast Louisiana, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can easily complete the drive in one go, as there is no need for an overnight split. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. It is a highly practical connection between these two cities, offering a reliable path for travelers looking to move between the regions efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 50.2 mi | 57m |
| Highway 1 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plaquemine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rue Vermilion Ouest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 50.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaquemine, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Plaquemine Street
444 ft
·
24 sec
·
Plaquemine Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on LA 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
5
Merge onto I 10
50 mi
·
57 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 167: Morgan City
7
Merge onto I 49
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
9
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
10
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
11
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
12
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Plaquemine, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.9 — 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
|
LA 1 / Church Street
Turn left onto LA 1 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lafayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 167: Morgan City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 167: Morgan City
4
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.89 one way
$19.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Northwest 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: 22.9 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
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
Lafayette, LA
Late night in Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Henderson, LA
33 mi in
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 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 21m 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 highway-focused experience, as 95% of your trip will be spent on major roads. Your route relies heavily on Highway 1 and I-10, with a significant 50.2-mile stretch on the interstate representing the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The transition onto the Northwest Evangeline Thruway marks the final phase as you approach your destination. Because the vast majority of your time is spent on high-speed thoroughfares, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced rhythm behind the wheel. The road personality here is functional and direct, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding local backroads.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Highway 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 1 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 1 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Plaquemine, LA
Full guide →Plaquemine is the seat of Iberville Parish in the River Parishes area of Louisiana.
Arriving 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 21m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.2 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 Northwest 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 (LA 1 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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