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.
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.
Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
Population | 15562 |
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GPS Coordinates | 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W |
Latitude | 30.5335300 |
Longitude | -92.0815100 |
Altitude | 20 |
Country | United States |
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 |
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GPS Coordinates | 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W |
Latitude | 30.2240900 |
Longitude | -92.0198400 |
Altitude | 11 |
Country | United States |
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 |
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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 |
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 | |
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Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
Total | $2.53 | $2.87 | $3.17 | $3.35 |
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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.
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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