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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Providence and Lake Charles is 215.44 miles (346.71 km).

Flight distance from Lake Providence, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 215.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Lake Providence to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Providence, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 246.75 miles (397.1 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Providence to Lake Charles will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Lake Providence

City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population 3347
GPS Coordinates 32°48'18"N 91°10'16"W
Latitude 32.8049900
Longitude -91.1709800
Altitude 32
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 Lake Providence and Lake Charles

The distance between Lake Providence and Lake Charles is 397 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 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 Providence and Lake Charles. The current time is 10:49:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.96 liters (8.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Providence and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Providence to Lake Charles is $26.76 (diesel $35.38).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $26.76 $30.32 $33.46 $35.38

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Providence 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

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