How far is Sterlington, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterlington and Lafayette is 170.85 miles (274.96 km).
Flight distance from Sterlington, LA to Lafayette, LA is 170.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Sterlington to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterlington, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 197.45 miles (317.77 km) by car.
Driving from Sterlington to Lafayette will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Sterlington
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2974 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°41'47"N 92°5'9"W |
| Latitude | 32.6962500 |
| Longitude | -92.0859700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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 Sterlington and Lafayette
The distance between Sterlington and Lafayette is 318 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Sterlington and Lafayette. The current time is 08:13:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.37 liters (6.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterlington and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterlington to Lafayette is $21.41 (diesel $28.32).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $21.41 | $24.26 | $26.78 | $28.32 |
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 Sterlington and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
