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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Opelousas and Lake Charles is 70.5 miles (113.46 km).

Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 70.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Opelousas to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 79.97 miles (128.7 km) by car.

Driving from Opelousas to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Opelousas

Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 15562
GPS Coordinates 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W
Latitude 30.5335300
Longitude -92.0815100
Altitude 20
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 Opelousas and Lake Charles

The distance between Opelousas and Lake Charles is 129 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 25 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 Opelousas and Lake Charles. The current time is 18:15:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.68 liters (2.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Lake Charles is $8.67 (diesel $11.47).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $8.67 $9.83 $10.84 $11.47

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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