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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sunset and Lake Charles is 69.13 miles (111.25 km).

Flight distance from Sunset, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 69.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sunset, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 80.94 miles (130.26 km) by car.

Driving from Sunset to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 Sunset

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population 2962
GPS Coordinates 30°24'41"N 92°4'6"W
Latitude 30.4113100
Longitude -92.0684500
Altitude 14
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 Sunset and Lake Charles

The distance between Sunset and Lake Charles is 130 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 26 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 Sunset and Lake Charles. The current time is 02:47:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.81 liters (2.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sunset and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sunset to Lake Charles is $8.78 (diesel $11.61).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $8.78 $9.95 $10.98 $11.61

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 Sunset 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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