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

The distance between Opelousas, LA, and Palmetto, LA, is 23 mi by road.

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

The drive from Opelousas, LA, to Palmetto, LA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Opelousas, LA, to Palmetto, LA, covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Palmetto, LA from Opelousas, LA?

Palmetto, LA lies roughly to the north-east of Opelousas, LA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Opelousas, LA to Palmetto, LA, including STERLING F & L FORD BACK 2-PL (150 kW); STERLING F & L FORD BACK SOUTH (150 kW); STERLING F & L JEEP FRONTCPE25 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Opelousas, LA Palmetto, LA

Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Opelousas, LA to Palmetto, LA takes about 35 min via I 49; US 167. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 23 mi

1 Depart left onto East Jefferson Street 76 yd
2 Turn right onto South Union Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto East Vine Street 2 mi
4 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 8 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn right onto State Highway 10 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto State Route 10 6 mi

9 Continue straight onto La 10 3 mi
10 Turn right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto State Route 10 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto West Railroad Avenue 1 mi
13 Arrive left onto Railroad Avenue

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The return trip from Palmetto, LA to Opelousas, LA covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

STERLING F & L FORD BACK 2-PLCCS · 5524 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA, 70570150 kW
STERLING F & L FORD BACK SOUTHCCS · 5504 Interstate 49 Frontage Road, Opelousas, LA, 70570150 kW
STERLING F & L JEEP FRONTCPE25CCS, CHAdeMO · 5504 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA, 70570150 kW
Historic Washington Tourist CenterType1 · 109 St Landry Veterans Memorial Hwy, Washington, LA, 705897.2 kW
STERLING FORD LINCOLN, LLCType1 · 5524 Interstate 49 Frontage Road, Opelousas, LA, 705707.2 kW

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Palmetto, LA → Melville, LA10 mi · 20 min Palmetto, LA → Simmesport, LA24 mi · 45 min Palmetto, LA → Plaucheville, LA27 mi · 50 min Palmetto, LA → Sunset, LA31 mi · 45 min Palmetto, LA → Ville Platte, LA32 mi · 50 min Palmetto, LA → Krotz Springs, LA21 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Palmetto, LA, {toState}?: The distance between Opelousas, LA, {fromState} and Palmetto, LA, {toState} is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Palmetto, LA, {toState}?: The drive from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Palmetto, LA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Palmetto, LA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Opelousas, LA, {fromState} to Palmetto, LA, {toState} covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Palmetto, LA from Opelousas, LA?: Palmetto, LA lies roughly to the north-east of Opelousas, LA.
Are there charging stations between Opelousas, LA and Palmetto, LA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Opelousas, LA to Palmetto, LA, including STERLING F & L FORD BACK 2-PL (150 kW); STERLING F & L FORD BACK SOUTH (150 kW); STERLING F & L JEEP FRONTCPE25 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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