How far is Melville, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Melville and Lafayette is 36.32 miles (58.46 km).
Flight distance from Melville, LA to Lafayette, LA is 36.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Melville, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 53.38 miles (85.91 km) by car.
Driving from Melville to Lafayette will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Melville
Town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1023 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°41'35"N 91°44'38"W |
| Latitude | 30.6929700 |
| Longitude | -91.7440000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Melville and Lafayette
The distance between Melville and Lafayette is 86 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 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 Melville and Lafayette. The current time is 22:55:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.13 liters (1.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Melville and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Melville to Lafayette is $5.79 (diesel $7.66).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $5.79 | $6.56 | $7.24 | $7.66 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Melville and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
