How far is Central, LA from Lafayette, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Central and Lafayette is 62.88 miles (101.19 km).

Flight distance from Central, LA to Lafayette, LA is 62.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Central to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Central, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 70.11 miles (112.84 km) by car.

Driving from Central to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 29450
GPS Coordinates 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W
Latitude 30.5543500
Longitude -91.0367700
Altitude 20
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Central and Lafayette

The distance between Central and Lafayette is 113 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 15 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 Central and Lafayette. The current time is 01:52:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.37 liters (2.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central to Lafayette is $7.6 (diesel $10.05).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $7.6 $8.61 $9.51 $10.05

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 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Central 129.94 miles (209 km)

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Driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Central 15.05 miles (24 km)

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Driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Central 253.76 miles (408 km)

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Driving distance from Hammond, LA to Central 43.55 miles (70 km)

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Driving distance from Houma, LA to Central 94.45 miles (152 km)

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Driving distance from Kenner, LA to Central 79.73 miles (128 km)

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Driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Central 140.59 miles (226 km)

Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Central 64.72 miles (104 km)

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Driving distance from Marrero, LA to Central 92.9 miles (150 km)

Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Central 10.14 miles (16 km)

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Driving distance from Metairie, LA to Central 84.92 miles (137 km)

Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Central 85.63 miles (138 km)

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