How far is Benton, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Benton and Lake Charles is 174.37 miles (280.63 km).

Flight distance from Benton, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 174.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Benton to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Benton, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 195.34 miles (314.37 km) by car.

Driving from Benton to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Benton

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population 2092
GPS Coordinates 32°41'42"N 93°44'31"W
Latitude 32.6948700
Longitude -93.7418500
Altitude 63
Country United States
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#2 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Calcasieu River in southwestern Louisiana. Lake Charles is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Charles Civic Center and the Lake Charles Museum of Art.

Population 78433
GPS Coordinates 30°12'47"N 93°12'16"W
Latitude 30.2130900
Longitude -93.2044000
Altitude 4
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Benton and Lake Charles

The distance between Benton and Lake Charles is 314 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Benton and Lake Charles. The current time is 02:54:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.09 liters (6.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benton and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benton to Lake Charles is $21.18 (diesel $28.01).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $21.18 $24 $26.49 $28.01

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benton and Lake Charles (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

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Driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Benton 260.89 miles (420 km)

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Driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Benton 13.6 miles (22 km)

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Driving distance from Kenner, LA to Benton 329.71 miles (531 km)

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Driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Benton 225.94 miles (364 km)

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Driving distance from Metairie, LA to Benton 334.9 miles (539 km)

Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Benton 335.61 miles (540 km)

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Driving distance from Monroe, LA to Benton 101.41 miles (163 km)

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Driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Benton 340.83 miles (549 km)

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Driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Benton 14.68 miles (24 km)

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