How far is Franklin, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Lake Charles is 105.89 miles (170.41 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 105.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Franklin to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 123.69 miles (199.07 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6580 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°47'46"N 91°30'5"W |
| Latitude | 29.7960400 |
| Longitude | -91.5015000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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 Franklin and Lake Charles
The distance between Franklin and Lake Charles is 199 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 12 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 Franklin and Lake Charles. The current time is 00:13:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.52 liters (4.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Lake Charles is $13.41 (diesel $17.74).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $13.41 | $15.2 | $16.77 | $17.74 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin 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.
