How far is Independence, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Lafayette is 94.71 miles (152.42 km).
Flight distance from Independence, LA to Lafayette, LA is 94.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Independence to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 110.79 miles (178.3 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Independence
Town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1918 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°38'8"N 90°30'12"W |
| Latitude | 30.6355100 |
| Longitude | -90.5033500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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 Independence and Lafayette
The distance between Independence and Lafayette is 178 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 58 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 Independence and Lafayette. The current time is 15:21:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.8 liters (3.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Lafayette is $12.01 (diesel $15.89).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $12.01 | $13.61 | $15.02 | $15.89 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
