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3About Carencro, LA
Carencro is located just north of Lafayette along Interstate 49, about 10 miles from downtown Lafayette and 15 miles from Lafayette Regional Airport. The city sits at the intersection of I-49 and Highway 182, making it a convenient stop for travelers heading between Lafayette and Opelousas. The name "carencro" comes from the French word for buzzard, chosen because early settlers observed large numbers of these birds roosting in the area's oak trees.
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Carencro, LA is in United States, at 30.313, -92.039 - about 15 km south-east of Cankton, LA.
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What is the closest airport to Carencro, LA?
The closest airport to Carencro, LA is Lafayette Regional Airport, 16 km (about 18 min by car).