How far is Donaldsonville, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Donaldsonville and Lake Charles is 132.27 miles (212.87 km).
Flight distance from Donaldsonville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 132.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Donaldsonville to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 156.38 miles (251.66 km) by car.
Driving from Donaldsonville to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8638 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°6'4"N 90°59'39"W |
| Latitude | 30.1011400 |
| Longitude | -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 Donaldsonville and Lake Charles
The distance between Donaldsonville and Lake Charles is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Donaldsonville and Lake Charles. The current time is 09:25:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.89 liters (5.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Donaldsonville and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Donaldsonville to Lake Charles is $16.96 (diesel $22.43).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $16.96 | $19.21 | $21.21 | $22.43 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Donaldsonville 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 Maryland, LA to Donaldsonville 43.07 miles (69 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Donaldsonville 60.52 miles (97 km)
