How far is Opelousas, LA from Lafayette, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Opelousas and Lafayette is 21.69 miles (34.91 km).

Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Lafayette, LA is 21.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 23.36 miles (37.6 km) by car.

Driving from Opelousas to Lafayette will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Opelousas

Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 15562
GPS Coordinates 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W
Latitude 30.5335300
Longitude -92.0815100
Altitude 20
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 Opelousas and Lafayette

The distance between Opelousas and Lafayette is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Opelousas and Lafayette. The current time is 02:53:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.12 liters (0.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Lafayette is $2.53 (diesel $3.35).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $2.53 $2.87 $3.17 $3.35

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 Opelousas 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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