How far is Sulphur, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sulphur and Lafayette is 81.05 miles (130.43 km).
Flight distance from Sulphur, LA to Lafayette, LA is 81.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Sulphur to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sulphur, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 83.52 miles (134.42 km) by car.
Driving from Sulphur to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Sulphur
Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 20120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°14'12"N 93°22'39"W |
| Latitude | 30.2365900 |
| Longitude | -93.3773800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 Sulphur and Lafayette
The distance between Sulphur and Lafayette is 134 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Sulphur and Lafayette. The current time is 20:22:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.16 liters (2.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sulphur and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sulphur to Lafayette is $9.06 (diesel $11.98).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $9.06 | $10.26 | $11.33 | $11.98 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sulphur and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Sulphur 188.54 miles (303 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Sulphur 143.67 miles (231 km)
