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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Merrydale and Lake Charles is 126.54 miles (203.64 km).

Flight distance from Merrydale, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 126.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Merrydale to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Merrydale, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 134.58 miles (216.59 km) by car.

Driving from Merrydale to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Merrydale

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population 9772
GPS Coordinates 30°30'5"N 91°6'30"W
Latitude 30.5013000
Longitude -91.1084400
Altitude 16
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 Merrydale and Lake Charles

The distance between Merrydale and Lake Charles is 217 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Merrydale and Lake Charles. The current time is 08:20:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.98 liters (4.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merrydale and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merrydale to Lake Charles is $14.59 (diesel $19.3).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $14.59 $16.54 $18.25 $19.3

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 Merrydale 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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