How far is Merrydale, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merrydale and Lafayette is 57.61 miles (92.72 km).
Flight distance from Merrydale, LA to Lafayette, LA is 57.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Merrydale to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merrydale, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 64.11 miles (103.17 km) by car.
Driving from Merrydale to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Merrydale
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 9772 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°30'5"N 91°6'30"W |
| Latitude | 30.5013000 |
| Longitude | -91.1084400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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 Merrydale and Lafayette
The distance between Merrydale and Lafayette is 103 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 08 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 Merrydale and Lafayette. The current time is 02:27:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.56 liters (2.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merrydale and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merrydale to Lafayette is $6.95 (diesel $9.19).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $6.95 | $7.88 | $8.69 | $9.19 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merrydale and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
