How far is Morgan City, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morgan City and Lafayette is 60.69 miles (97.67 km).
Flight distance from Morgan City, LA to Lafayette, LA is 60.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Morgan City to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morgan City, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 67.57 miles (108.75 km) by car.
Driving from Morgan City to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10742 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°41'58"N 91°12'24"W |
| Latitude | 29.6993700 |
| Longitude | -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: West Vermilion Street (-92.019794,30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time Between Morgan City and Lafayette
The distance between Morgan City and Lafayette is 109 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 12 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 Morgan City and Lafayette. The current time is 03:55:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.03 liters (2.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morgan City and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morgan City to Lafayette is $7.33 (diesel $9.69).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $7.33 | $8.3 | $9.16 | $9.69 |
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 Morgan City 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 Morgan City 79.34 miles (128 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Morgan City 72.14 miles (116 km)
