How far is Prairieville, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairieville and Lafayette is 62.77 miles (101.01 km).
Flight distance from Prairieville, LA to Lafayette, LA is 62.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Prairieville to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairieville, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 72.84 miles (117.23 km) by car.
Driving from Prairieville to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Prairieville
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°18'11"N 90°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 30.3029700 |
| Longitude | -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 Prairieville and Lafayette
The distance between Prairieville and Lafayette is 117 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 18 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 Prairieville and Lafayette. The current time is 11:41:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.73 liters (2.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairieville and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairieville to Lafayette is $7.9 (diesel $10.45).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $7.9 | $8.95 | $9.88 | $10.45 |
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 January 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairieville 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 Prairieville 38.98 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Prairieville 26.24 miles (42 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Prairieville 59.9 miles (96 km)
