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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between DeRidder and Lake Charles is 44.04 miles (70.88 km).

Flight distance from DeRidder, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 44.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from DeRidder, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 48.3 miles (77.73 km) by car.

Driving from DeRidder to Lake Charles will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 DeRidder

Small city in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 10521
GPS Coordinates 30°50'47"N 93°17'21"W
Latitude 30.8463100
Longitude -93.2890500
Altitude 62
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 DeRidder and Lake Charles

The distance between DeRidder and Lake Charles is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 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 DeRidder and Lake Charles. The current time is 19:18:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.45 liters (1.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between DeRidder and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from DeRidder to Lake Charles is $5.24 (diesel $6.93).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $5.24 $5.93 $6.55 $6.93

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 DeRidder 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.

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