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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waggaman and Lake Charles is 180.15 miles (289.92 km).

Flight distance from Waggaman, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 180.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Waggaman to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waggaman, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 214.08 miles (344.53 km) by car.

Driving from Waggaman to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 28 minutes.

#1 Waggaman

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population 10015
GPS Coordinates 29°55'7"N 90°12'39"W
Latitude 29.9185400
Longitude -90.2109100
Altitude 2
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 Waggaman and Lake Charles

The distance between Waggaman and Lake Charles is 345 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 49 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 Waggaman and Lake Charles. The current time is 18:21:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.6 liters (7.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waggaman and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waggaman to Lake Charles is $23.21 (diesel $30.7).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $23.21 $26.3 $29.03 $30.7

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 Waggaman 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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