Ride like bw Lafayette LA and Beaumont TX?Safe in the dark?
 

Driving from New Orleans to Lafayette and then Beaumont in one day. Is the drive from Lafayette LA to Beaumont TX safe at night? is it deserted or populated? Travelling with kids. Thanks for advice.

Huh? What do you think goes on there? It's as safe as anywhere. Just a bunch of Cajuns. They won't hurt you though they do eat alligators. You may end up at a party but other than that I think you'll be fine.

What does having kids have to do with this? Nobody is going to jump out and attack you OR your kids. Where ARE you from, anyway?

I would assume you would be traveling on I-10 (the only reasonable thing to do). It's like any other interstate. Lots of little towns, some bigger ones, and lots of exits with gas and food stops.

I have made the trip between NO and Houston umpteen times the past year or so. Easy. A bit boring, but easy.

The stretch from Lafayette to Beaumont will take you about 2 hours, maybe. Worst thing about that stretch is the potential for construction delays between Lake Charles and Beaumont.

classic.mapquest.com do it a bunch great folks great food stright shot down I-10 usually stay at the BayMont suites or La Quintas in route from $50 or so.Eat at Prejauns or Copelands for some great Cajun in Lafayette.

IsleOfCapriCasinos.com/Lake_Charles
Another good place for casinos en route
safe at night just stay on the interstate
Odds are great you will be fine.

I wouldn't eat at Copeland's - a chain not really at all representative of good Cajun cooking. Prejean's is a better choice.

And if you time it right for lunch (before 2pm I think), try Don's Specialty Meats in Scott, LA (just west of Lafayette).
http://donsspecialtymeats.com/

Thanks. I ask because we have driven in places out west where there are no towns and if you broke down you are stuck. No cell phone reception either. I would not want that to happen at night - especially with kids. Thanks for your help and suggestions.

Driving on I 10 is just as safe as driving on any major highway. There are some neat places to stop along that route. Here's a few places to stop and rest. Enjoy your trip. Get off I 10 at Exit 115 in Henderson, LA and go E on Highway 352 to Henderson Levee Road to Pat's Fisherman's Wharf for good cajun food. Go to Whiskey River Landing for good music and cold drinks. Robin's has good crawfish. Pat's Fisherman's Wharf @ 1008 Henderson Levee Rd., Henderson, LA 337 - 228 - 7512.
http://www.patsfishermanswharf.com/
Whiskey River Landing @ 1365 Henderson Levee Road, Breaux Bridge, LA 337 - 228 - 2277.
http://www.whiskeyriverlanding.net/
Robin's Restaurant @ 1409 Henderson Hwy., Henderson, LA 337 - 228 - 7594. LD. ***
http://www.roadfood.com/Restaurant/Reviews/1897/robins
Get off I 10 at Exit 109 in Breaux Bridge and go S on Rees Street or Highway 328 and go to Le Cafe for outstanding Po Boys. Or get Off I 10 at Exit 109 and go N on Highway 328 which is Anse Broussard Highway also to Poche Bridge Road. Go N to Main Highway and Poche Market and Restaurant for good Cajun cuisine for lunch. This is a buffet so you might really like it if you are in a hurry. Cafe Des Amis has outstanding food and music on Wednesday nights. There's also Zydeco breakfasts on Saturday morning at 8:30.
Le Cafe @ 124 Rees St., Breaux Bridge, LA 337 - 332 - 2500.
Poche's Market and Restaurant @ 3015 Main Hwy., Breaux Bridge, LA. 337 - 332 - 2108.
http://www.pochesmarket.com/
Cafe De Amis @ 140 East Bridge Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 337 - 332 - 5273.
http://www.cafedesamis.com/
Get off I 10 at Exit 101 in Lafayette, LA then go S on Hwy. 182 which is N University. Go less than a mile to Creole Cafe for good country breakfast or plate lunch.
Creole Cafe @ 1227 N. University Ave., Lafayette, LA 337 - 266 - 4648.
Or get off I 10 at Exit 101 in Lafayette, LA and go S on Hwy. 182 which is N University. Go S on University and it becomes W University. Take a right on Johsnton St. and go three blocks and take a right on W St. Mary Blvd.then go one block where you will find Old Thyme Grocery for good road food and the best po boys in LA.
Old Tyme Grocery @ 218 West Saint Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 337 - 235 - 8165.
Or get off I 10 in Lafayette, LA at Exit 101 and go S on Hwy. 182 which is N University. Go S on University and it becomes W University then it becomes E University. Go to Pinhook and take a right then go about 6 blocks to Blue Dog Cafe for great road food.
Blue Dog Cafe @ 1211 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 337 - 237 - 0005.
http://www.bluedogcafe.com/
Get off I 10 at Exit 82 and go N to Hawk's for fresh crawfish. Get off at Exit 87 and go to Chef Roy’s.
Chef Roy’s @ 1131 Church Point Highway, Rayne, LA 337 - 334 – 7913.

http://www.chefroy.com/
Hawk's Crawfish @ 415 Hawks Road, Rayne, LA 337 - 788 - 3266.
http://hawkscrawfish.com/home.htm
Get off I 10 @ Exit 64 in Jennings, LA and go S on Highway 26 to Frey's Crawfish House for good cajun food for lunch or dinner. They only serve dinner on T/F/S. Be sure to check their hours.
Frey's Crawfish House @ 919A North Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings, LA 337 - 246 - 5023.
http://freyscrawfish.com/