Distance From Lafayette, LA To New Orleans, LA

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How far is Lafayette, LA from New Orleans, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lafayette and New Orleans is 117.74 miles (189.49 km).

Flight distance from Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA is 117.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Lafayette to New Orleans with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana is: 134.98 miles (217.24 km) by car.

Driving from Lafayette to New Orleans will take approximately 02 hours 10 minutes.

#1 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

#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.

Population	389476
GPS Coordinates	29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W
Latitude	29.9546500
Longitude	-90.0750700
Altitude	0
Country	United States

Starting point in Lafayette: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794,30.224075)Ending point in New Orleans: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507,29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and New Orleans

The distance between Lafayette and New Orleans is 217 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 24 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 Lafayette and New Orleans. The current time is 04:24:17.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.03 liters (4.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and New Orleans.The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to New Orleans is $14.64 (diesel $19.36).

Louisiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.07	$3.48	$3.84	$4.06
Total	$14.64	$16.59	$18.3	$19.36

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 February 12, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and New Orleans (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.