How far is Jefferson, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Lafayette is 113 miles (181.86 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, LA to Lafayette, LA is 113 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Jefferson to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 131.45 miles (211.54 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'58"N 90°9'11"W |
| Latitude | 29.9660400 |
| Longitude | -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 Jefferson and Lafayette
The distance between Jefferson and Lafayette is 212 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 21 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 Jefferson and Lafayette. The current time is 14:36:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.56 liters (4.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Lafayette is $14.25 (diesel $18.85).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $14.25 | $16.15 | $17.83 | $18.85 |
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 December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson 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 Laplace, LA to Jefferson 25.05 miles (40 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jefferson 1.94 miles (3 km)
