How far is Donaldsonville, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Donaldsonville and Lafayette is 61.86 miles (99.55 km).
Flight distance from Donaldsonville, LA to Lafayette, LA is 61.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Donaldsonville to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 85.9 miles (138.24 km) by car.
Driving from Donaldsonville to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8638 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°6'4"N 90°59'39"W |
| Latitude | 30.1011400 |
| Longitude | -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 Donaldsonville and Lafayette
The distance between Donaldsonville and Lafayette is 138 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 32 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 Donaldsonville and Lafayette. The current time is 06:55:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.47 liters (3.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Donaldsonville and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Donaldsonville to Lafayette is $9.31 (diesel $12.32).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $9.31 | $10.55 | $11.65 | $12.32 |
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 Donaldsonville 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
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Donaldsonville 43.07 miles (69 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Donaldsonville 60.52 miles (97 km)
