Origin
Sunset, LA
Afternoon in Sunset on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunset, 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
19m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunset, LA
Dusan Milojevic
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt between Sunset and Lafayette, you will find this 14.9-mile trip is an effortless 19-minute journey. Because the distance is so short, it serves perfectly as a one-day excursion that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate primarily via the Veterans Memorial Expressway, the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, and the Northwest Evangeline Thruway. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Southeast region of Louisiana. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local visit, this route provides a straightforward connection between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Duffy Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Napoleon Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rue Jefferson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 93 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Expressway
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Anna Street
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Anna Street
2
Turn left onto Landry Street
404 ft
·
22 sec
·
Landry Street
3
Turn right onto LA 93; LA 182
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Napoleon Avenue
4
Turn left onto LA 93
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Duffy Avenue
5
Continue on LA 93
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 93
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
7
Merge onto I 49; US 167
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
8
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Continue on I 49; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
10
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
11
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rue Jefferson
12
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rue Vermilion Ouest
13
Arrive at destination
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Landry Street
Turn left onto Landry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 93; LA 182 / Napoleon Avenue
Turn right onto LA 93; LA 182 / Napoleon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Lafayette
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Jefferson Boulevard
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Rue Vermilion Ouest
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
15 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
19m 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 mixed driving experience that balances highway efficiency with local accessibility. With a 59% highway share, you spend a significant portion of your time maintaining a steady pace rather than navigating stop-and-go traffic. The most sustained period behind the wheel occurs on the Veterans Memorial Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles. As you transition between the main thoroughfares, the road character shifts from highway speed to a more localized feel. This combination ensures that the drive remains functional and direct without becoming overly monotonous.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Landry 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 19m 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: near the start (Landry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 93; LA 182 / Napoleon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Expressway. 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: near the start (Landry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 93; LA 182 / Napoleon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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