How far is New Orleans, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New Orleans and Lake Charles is 187.93 miles (302.45 km).
Flight distance from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 187.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from New Orleans to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New Orleans, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 205.84 miles (331.28 km) by car.
Driving from New Orleans to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 09 minutes.
#1 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.
| Population | 389476 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W |
| Latitude | 29.9546500 |
| Longitude | -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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 New Orleans and Lake Charles
The distance between New Orleans and Lake Charles is 331 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 40 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 New Orleans and Lake Charles. The current time is 05:38:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.5 liters (7.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Orleans and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Orleans to Lake Charles is $22.32 (diesel $29.52).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $22.32 | $25.29 | $27.91 | $29.52 |
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 New Orleans 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
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to New Orleans 28.97 miles (47 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to New Orleans 88.77 miles (143 km)
