How far is Franklin, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Lafayette is 42.85 miles (68.97 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, LA to Lafayette, LA is 42.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 47.95 miles (77.17 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Lafayette will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6580 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°47'46"N 91°30'5"W |
| Latitude | 29.7960400 |
| Longitude | -91.5015000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794,30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Lafayette
The distance between Franklin and Lafayette is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 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 Franklin and Lafayette. The current time is 02:07:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.4 liters (1.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Lafayette is $5.2 (diesel $6.88).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $5.2 | $5.89 | $6.5 | $6.88 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
