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.
#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 |
#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 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 04:15:23.
| 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 December 22, 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
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Ville Platte 76.37 miles (123 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Ville Platte 149.44 miles (241 km)
