Headed to Opelousas tomorrow afternoon with the wife. Never been there before. When I Googled the trip it looks like Airline Hwy is the way to go from Red Stick. Is this true, or, is there a better way? The one thing I remember about the one time on Airline is a traffic light every 88'.

How far is it like that?
Also, if anyone has a good eatery....I'd appreciate it.
Thanks