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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Meraux and Lake Charles is 197.57 miles (317.96 km).

Flight distance from Meraux, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 197.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Meraux to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Meraux, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 215.79 miles (347.28 km) by car.

Driving from Meraux to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.

#1 Meraux

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population 5816
GPS Coordinates 29°55'49"N 89°54'58"W
Latitude 29.9301700
Longitude -89.9162300
Altitude 2
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 Meraux and Lake Charles

The distance between Meraux and Lake Charles is 347 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 51 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 Meraux and Lake Charles. The current time is 10:51:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.82 liters (7.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Meraux and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Meraux to Lake Charles is $23.4 (diesel $30.95).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $23.4 $26.51 $29.26 $30.95

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 08, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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