How far is Lafayette, LA from Central, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lafayette and Central is 62.88 miles (101.19 km).

Flight distance from Lafayette, LA to Central, LA is 62.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Central with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Central, Louisiana is: 69.28 miles (111.5 km) by car.

Driving from Lafayette to Central will take approximately 01 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 29450
GPS Coordinates 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W
Latitude 30.5543500
Longitude -91.0367700
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Central

The distance between Lafayette and Central is 112 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 14 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 Lafayette and Central. The current time is 09:24:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.25 liters (2.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Central.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Central is $7.51 (diesel $9.94).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $7.51 $8.51 $9.4 $9.94

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Central (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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