How far is it from Opelousas, LA, to Kaplan, LA, ?

The distance between Opelousas, LA, and Kaplan, LA, is 51 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Opelousas, LA, to Kaplan, LA, ?

The drive from Opelousas, LA, to Kaplan, LA, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Opelousas, LA, to Kaplan, LA, ?

The fastest route from Opelousas, LA, to Kaplan, LA, covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Kaplan, LA from Opelousas, LA?

Kaplan, LA lies roughly to the south of Opelousas, LA.

Which roads does the route from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA follow?

The drive from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA mainly follows I 49.

Which towns do you pass between Opelousas, LA and Kaplan, LA?

Towns on the route from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA include Port Barre, Arnaudville, Duson, Youngsville, Rayne.

Are there charging stations between Opelousas, LA and Kaplan, LA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 274 (350 kW); Walmart 402 (Breaux Bridge, LA) (350 kW); Stirling Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

Opelousas, LA Kaplan, LA

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA takes about 1 h 10 min via I 49; US 167. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Opelousas, LA, Carencro, LA, Lafayette, LA, Maurice, LA. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 51 mi

1 Depart left onto East Jefferson Street 76 yd
2 Turn left onto South Union Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Creswell Lane 1 mi
4 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 10 mi
6 Continue straight onto Veterans Memorial Expressway 9 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 4 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway 2 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway 4 mi
12 Turn right onto Johnston Street 6 mi
13 Continue straight onto Maurice Avenue 1 mi

14 Turn right onto West Lafayette Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto State Route 92 7 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto State Route 700 7 mi
17 Turn left onto Highway 35 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto North Herpin Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto North Herpin Avenue 2 mi
20 Turn straight onto East 11th Street 1 mi
21 Turn right 12 yd
22 Turn left onto West 10th Street 168 yd
23 At end of road, turn left onto North Irving Avenue 15 yd
24 Arrive onto North Irving Avenue

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The return trip from Kaplan, LA to Opelousas, LA covers roughly the same distance, 51 mi.

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Charging points along the way

22 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 274CCS · 2112 Rees Street, Breaux Bridge, LA, 70517350 kW
Walmart 402 (Breaux Bridge, LA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1932 Rees Street, Breaux Bridge, LA, 70517350 kW
Stirling Lafayette - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3225 Louisiana Avenue, Lafayette, LA, 70501250 kW
SAGK STER-KIA-E250CCS, CHAdeMO · 125 Southcity Pkwy, Lafayette, LA, 70503150 kW
STERLING F & L FORD BACK 2-PLCCS · 5524 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA, 70570150 kW

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Kaplan, LA → Henderson, LA45 mi · 1 h 5 min Kaplan, LA → Abbeville, LA12 mi · 20 min Kaplan, LA → Lake Arthur, LA28 mi · 50 min Kaplan, LA → Gueydan, LA16 mi · 25 min Kaplan, LA → Erath, LA17 mi · 30 min Kaplan, LA → Maurice, LA18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Kaplan, LA, {toState}?: The distance between Opelousas, LA, {fromState} and Kaplan, LA, {toState} is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Kaplan, LA, {toState}?: The drive from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Kaplan, LA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Kaplan, LA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Kaplan, LA, {toState} covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Kaplan, LA from Opelousas, LA?: Kaplan, LA lies roughly to the south of Opelousas, LA.
Which roads does the route from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA follow?: The drive from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA mainly follows I 49.
Which towns do you pass between Opelousas, LA and Kaplan, LA?: Towns on the route from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA include Port Barre, Arnaudville, Duson, Youngsville, Rayne.
Are there charging stations between Opelousas, LA and Kaplan, LA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Opelousas, LA to Kaplan, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 274 (350 kW); Walmart 402 (Breaux Bridge, LA) (350 kW); Stirling Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

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