How far is Minden, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Minden and Lafayette is 181.32 miles (291.81 km).
Flight distance from Minden, LA to Lafayette, LA is 181.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Minden to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Minden, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 218.01 miles (350.85 km) by car.
Driving from Minden to Lafayette will take approximately 03 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11575 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°36'56"N 93°17'13"W |
| Latitude | 32.6154300 |
| Longitude | -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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 Minden and Lafayette
The distance between Minden and Lafayette is 351 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 53 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 Minden and Lafayette. The current time is 03:10:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.12 liters (7.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Minden and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Minden to Lafayette is $23.64 (diesel $31.26).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $23.64 | $26.79 | $29.56 | $31.26 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Minden 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 Minden 306.76 miles (494 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Minden 254.77 miles (410 km)
