How far is Independence, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Lake Charles is 163.55 miles (263.2 km).
Flight distance from Independence, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 163.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Independence to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 181.27 miles (291.72 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Independence
Town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1918 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°38'8"N 90°30'12"W |
| Latitude | 30.6355100 |
| Longitude | -90.5033500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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 Independence and Lake Charles
The distance between Independence and Lake Charles is 292 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 14 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 Independence and Lake Charles. The current time is 09:54:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.21 liters (6.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Lake Charles is $19.66 (diesel $25.99).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $19.66 | $22.27 | $24.58 | $25.99 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence 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.
