How far is Jena, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jena and Lake Charles is 119.76 miles (192.74 km).
Flight distance from Jena, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 119.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Jena to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jena, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 136.03 miles (218.92 km) by car.
Driving from Jena to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Jena
Parish seat of La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3430 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°40'60"N 92°8'1"W |
| Latitude | 31.6832300 |
| Longitude | -92.1337400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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 Jena and Lake Charles
The distance between Jena and Lake Charles is 219 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 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 Jena and Lake Charles. The current time is 06:10:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.17 liters (4.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jena and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jena to Lake Charles is $14.75 (diesel $19.51).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $14.75 | $16.71 | $18.45 | $19.51 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jena 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 Maryland, LA to Jena 133.26 miles (214 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jena 216.17 miles (348 km)
