How far is Richwood, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richwood and Lafayette is 153.76 miles (247.45 km).
Flight distance from Richwood, LA to Lafayette, LA is 153.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Richwood to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richwood, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 178.39 miles (287.08 km) by car.
Driving from Richwood to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Richwood
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3375 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°26'56"N 92°5'5"W |
| Latitude | 32.4487600 |
| Longitude | -92.0848600 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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 Richwood and Lafayette
The distance between Richwood and Lafayette is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Richwood and Lafayette. The current time is 15:05:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.83 liters (6.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richwood and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richwood to Lafayette is $19.34 (diesel $25.58).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $19.34 | $21.92 | $24.19 | $25.58 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richwood and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
