How far is Hammond, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hammond and Lake Charles is 164.68 miles (265.02 km).
Flight distance from Hammond, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 164.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Hammond to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hammond, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 171.74 miles (276.39 km) by car.
Driving from Hammond to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21359 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°30'17"N 90°27'47"W |
| Latitude | 30.5046300 |
| Longitude | -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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 Hammond and Lake Charles
The distance between Hammond and Lake Charles is 276 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Hammond and Lake Charles. The current time is 18:15:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.94 liters (6.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hammond and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hammond to Lake Charles is $18.62 (diesel $24.63).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $18.62 | $21.1 | $23.29 | $24.63 |
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 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hammond 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 Hammond 34.96 miles (56 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Hammond 52.48 miles (84 km)
