How far is Opelousas, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Opelousas and Lafayette is 21.69 miles (34.91 km).
Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Lafayette, LA is 21.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 23.36 miles (37.6 km) by car.
Driving from Opelousas to Lafayette will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Opelousas
Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 15562 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.5335300 |
| Longitude | -92.0815100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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 Opelousas and Lafayette
The distance between Opelousas and Lafayette is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Opelousas and Lafayette. The current time is 19:09:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.12 liters (0.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Lafayette is $2.53 (diesel $3.35).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $2.53 | $2.87 | $3.17 | $3.35 |
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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas 112.03 miles (180 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Opelousas 132.95 miles (214 km)
