How far is French Settlement, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between French Settlement and Lake Charles is 143.83 miles (231.48 km).
Flight distance from French Settlement, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 143.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from French Settlement to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from French Settlement, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 158.25 miles (254.69 km) by car.
Driving from French Settlement to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.
#1 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1227 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°17'46"N 90°47'47"W |
| Latitude | 30.2959900 |
| Longitude | -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 French Settlement and Lake Charles
The distance between French Settlement and Lake Charles is 255 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 French Settlement and Lake Charles. The current time is 22:59:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.14 liters (5.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between French Settlement and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from French Settlement to Lake Charles is $17.16 (diesel $22.69).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $17.16 | $19.44 | $21.46 | $22.69 |
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 French Settlement 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 Albany, LA to French Settlement 26.35 miles (42 km)
Driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to French Settlement 20.77 miles (33 km)
Driving distance from Killian, LA to French Settlement 14.67 miles (24 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to French Settlement 35.35 miles (57 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to French Settlement 58.72 miles (94 km)
