How far is Ville Platte, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ville Platte and Lake Charles is 64.53 miles (103.85 km).

Flight distance from Ville Platte, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 64.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ville Platte, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 79.2 miles (127.46 km) by car.

Driving from Ville Platte to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Ville Platte

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 7047
GPS Coordinates 30°41'17"N 92°16'17"W
Latitude 30.6879700
Longitude -92.2715200
Altitude 22
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 Ville Platte and Lake Charles

The distance between Ville Platte and Lake Charles is 127 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Ville Platte and Lake Charles. The current time is 10:17:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 58 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 07 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 10.58 liters (2.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ville Platte and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ville Platte to Lake Charles is $8.59 (diesel $11.36).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $8.59 $9.73 $10.74 $11.36

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 14, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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