How far is Jackson, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Lafayette is 63.84 miles (102.74 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, LA to Lafayette, LA is 63.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Jackson to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 89.45 miles (143.96 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Jackson
Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 3707 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°50'15"N 91°13'3"W |
| Latitude | 30.8374000 |
| Longitude | -91.2176100 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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 Jackson and Lafayette
The distance between Jackson and Lafayette is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 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 Jackson and Lafayette. The current time is 13:41:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.95 liters (3.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Lafayette is $9.7 (diesel $12.83).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $9.7 | $10.99 | $12.13 | $12.83 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
