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 |
#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 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 07:52:15.
| 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 21, 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.
