How far is Lake Charles, LA from Houma, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Charles and Houma is 154.82 miles (249.15 km).
Flight distance from Lake Charles, LA to Houma, LA is 154.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lake Charles to Houma with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Houma, Louisiana is: 177.8 miles (286.13 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Charles to Houma will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Houma: School Street (-90.719517,29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Charles and Houma
The distance between Lake Charles and Houma is 286 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 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 Lake Charles and Houma. The current time is 04:45:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.75 liters (6.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Charles and Houma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Charles to Houma is $19.28 (diesel $25.5).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $19.28 | $21.85 | $24.11 | $25.5 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Charles and Houma (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 Lake Charles 179.92 miles (290 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Lake Charles 135.05 miles (217 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Lake Charles 200.84 miles (323 km)
