How far is Benton, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Benton and Lafayette is 198.6 miles (319.61 km).
Flight distance from Benton, LA to Lafayette, LA is 198.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Benton to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Benton, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 225.94 miles (363.62 km) by car.
Driving from Benton to Lafayette will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Benton
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2092 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°41'42"N 93°44'31"W |
| Latitude | 32.6948700 |
| Longitude | -93.7418500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. It is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for its many cajun and creole restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Grand Opera House.
| Population | 126535 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W |
| Latitude | 30.2240900 |
| Longitude | -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lafayette: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794,30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time Between Benton and Lafayette
The distance between Benton and Lafayette is 364 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Benton and Lafayette. The current time is 01:10:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.18 liters (7.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benton and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benton to Lafayette is $24.5 (diesel $32.4).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $24.5 | $27.76 | $30.64 | $32.4 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benton and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
