How far is Sterlington, LA from Lafayette, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterlington and Lafayette is 170.85 miles (274.96 km).

Flight distance from Sterlington, LA to Lafayette, LA is 170.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Sterlington to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterlington, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 197.45 miles (317.77 km) by car.

Driving from Sterlington to Lafayette will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Sterlington

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population 2974
GPS Coordinates 32°41'47"N 92°5'9"W
Latitude 32.6962500
Longitude -92.0859700
Altitude 18
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterlington and Lafayette

The distance between Sterlington and Lafayette is 318 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Sterlington and Lafayette. The current time is 08:31:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.37 liters (6.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterlington and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterlington to Lafayette is $21.41 (diesel $28.32).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $21.41 $24.26 $26.78 $28.32

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 October 06, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterlington 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

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Driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Sterlington 200.28 miles (322 km)

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Driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Sterlington 109.57 miles (176 km)

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Driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Sterlington 207.52 miles (334 km)

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Driving distance from Metairie, LA to Sterlington 281.75 miles (453 km)

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Driving distance from Monroe, LA to Sterlington 17.88 miles (29 km)

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Driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Sterlington 287.68 miles (463 km)

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Driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Sterlington 111.11 miles (179 km)

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