How far is Poydras, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Poydras and Lafayette is 129.78 miles (208.86 km).
Flight distance from Poydras, LA to Lafayette, LA is 129.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Poydras to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Poydras, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 150.05 miles (241.48 km) by car.
Driving from Poydras to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Poydras
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2351 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°52'10"N 89°53'20"W |
| Latitude | 29.8693700 |
| Longitude | -89.8889500 |
| 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: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794,30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time Between Poydras and Lafayette
The distance between Poydras and Lafayette is 241 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 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 Poydras and Lafayette. The current time is 12:22:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.04 liters (5.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Poydras and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Poydras to Lafayette is $16.27 (diesel $21.52).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $16.27 | $18.44 | $20.35 | $21.52 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Poydras and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
