How far is Colfax, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colfax and Lafayette is 98.31 miles (158.22 km).
Flight distance from Colfax, LA to Lafayette, LA is 98.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Colfax to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colfax, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 114.48 miles (184.23 km) by car.
Driving from Colfax to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Colfax
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 1431 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°31'9"N 92°42'25"W |
| Latitude | 31.5190600 |
| Longitude | -92.7068200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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 Colfax and Lafayette
The distance between Colfax and Lafayette is 184 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 02 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 Colfax and Lafayette. The current time is 06:23:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.29 liters (4.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Lafayette is $12.41 (diesel $16.42).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $12.41 | $14.07 | $15.52 | $16.42 |
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 December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colfax and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
