How far is Central, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Central and Lake Charles is 131.33 miles (211.36 km).
Flight distance from Central, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 131.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Central to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Central, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 140.59 miles (226.25 km) by car.
Driving from Central to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29450 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W |
| Latitude | 30.5543500 |
| Longitude | -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Lake Charles: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402,30.21309)
Estimated Travel Time Between Central and Lake Charles
The distance between Central and Lake Charles is 226 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 30 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 Central and Lake Charles. The current time is 08:04:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.78 liters (4.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central to Lake Charles is $15.24 (diesel $20.16).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $15.24 | $17.27 | $19.06 | $20.16 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central 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
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Central 64.72 miles (104 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Central 10.14 miles (16 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Central 85.63 miles (138 km)
