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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Henderson and Lake Charles is 84.67 miles (136.26 km).

Flight distance from Henderson, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 84.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Henderson to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Henderson, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 88.09 miles (141.76 km) by car.

Driving from Henderson to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Henderson

Town in the U.S. state of Louisiana

Population 1785
GPS Coordinates 30°18'48"N 91°47'25"W
Latitude 30.3132500
Longitude -91.7903900
Altitude 3
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 Henderson and Lake Charles

The distance between Henderson and Lake Charles is 142 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Henderson and Lake Charles. The current time is 21:02:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.77 liters (3.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Henderson and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Henderson to Lake Charles is $9.55 (diesel $12.63).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $9.55 $10.82 $11.95 $12.63

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 December 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Henderson 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

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