Distance Guide
How far is New Orleans from Lafayette?
The distance between New Orleans, LA and Lafayette, LA is about 118 miles — roughly a 2 hr 9 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
118 mi
Drive time
2 hr 9 min
Midpoint
30.088°, -91.046°
Driving from New Orleans to Lafayette
Most drivers cover the 118-mile route in about 2 hr 9 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 59 miles each instead of 118. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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