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.

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#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
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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 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 06:49:03.

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 December 22, 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.

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