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.
#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 |
#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 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 02:57:01.
| 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 December 22, 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Opelousas 112.03 miles (180 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Opelousas 132.95 miles (214 km)
