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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lafayette and Lake Charles is 70.73 miles (113.82 km).

Flight distance from Lafayette, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 70.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 74.73 miles (120.27 km) by car.

Driving from Lafayette to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. It is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for its many cajun and creole restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Grand Opera House.

Population 126535
GPS Coordinates 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W
Latitude 30.2240900
Longitude -92.0198400
Altitude 11
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 Lafayette and Lake Charles

The distance between Lafayette and Lake Charles is 120 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 20 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 Lafayette and Lake Charles. The current time is 01:35:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.98 liters (2.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Lake Charles is $8.1 (diesel $10.72).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $8.1 $9.18 $10.13 $10.72

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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