How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Lafayette, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Lafayette is 95.29 miles (153.35 km).

Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Lafayette, LA is 95.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Ponchatoula to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 102.23 miles (164.52 km) by car.

Driving from Ponchatoula to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 38 minutes.

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#1 Ponchatoula

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 7545
GPS Coordinates 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W
Latitude 30.4388000
Longitude -90.4414800
Altitude 8
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 Ponchatoula and Lafayette

The distance between Ponchatoula and Lafayette is 165 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 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 Ponchatoula and Lafayette. The current time is 02:39:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.66 liters (3.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Lafayette is $11.09 (diesel $14.66).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $11.09 $12.56 $13.86 $14.66

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula 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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