How far is Houma, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houma and Lake Charles is 154.82 miles (249.15 km).
Flight distance from Houma, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 154.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Houma to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houma, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 180.06 miles (289.78 km) by car.
Driving from Houma to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32467 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W |
| Latitude | 29.5957700 |
| Longitude | -90.7195300 |
| 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 Houma and Lake Charles
The distance between Houma and Lake Charles is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Houma and Lake Charles. The current time is 02:31:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.05 liters (6.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houma and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houma to Lake Charles is $19.53 (diesel $25.82).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $19.53 | $22.12 | $24.42 | $25.82 |
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 Houma 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 Houma 51.55 miles (83 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Houma 94.39 miles (152 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Houma 52.42 miles (84 km)
