How far is Richwood, LA from Lafayette, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Richwood and Lafayette is 153.76 miles (247.45 km).

Flight distance from Richwood, LA to Lafayette, LA is 153.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Richwood to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Richwood, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 178.39 miles (287.08 km) by car.

Driving from Richwood to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 Richwood

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population 3375
GPS Coordinates 32°26'56"N 92°5'5"W
Latitude 32.4487600
Longitude -92.0848600
Altitude 22
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 Richwood and Lafayette

The distance between Richwood and Lafayette is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Richwood and Lafayette. The current time is 01:54:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.83 liters (6.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richwood and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richwood to Lafayette is $19.34 (diesel $25.58).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $19.34 $21.92 $24.19 $25.58

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 Richwood 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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