How far is Gretna, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gretna and Lafayette is 119.48 miles (192.28 km).
Flight distance from Gretna, LA to Lafayette, LA is 119.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Gretna to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gretna, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 140.55 miles (226.19 km) by car.
Driving from Gretna to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Gretna
Suburb city of New Orleans
| Population | 17615 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°54'53"N 90°3'14"W |
| Latitude | 29.9146500 |
| Longitude | -90.0539600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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 Gretna and Lafayette
The distance between Gretna and Lafayette is 226 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 30 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 Gretna and Lafayette. The current time is 07:58:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.77 liters (4.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Lafayette is $15.24 (diesel $20.16).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $15.24 | $17.27 | $19.06 | $20.16 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna 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 Gretna 33.58 miles (54 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Gretna 93.5 miles (150 km)
