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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Alexandria and Lake Charles is 88.26 miles (142.04 km).

Flight distance from Alexandria, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 88.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Alexandria to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Alexandria, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 98.72 miles (158.87 km) by car.

Driving from Alexandria to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo.

Population 45573
GPS Coordinates 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W
Latitude 31.3112900
Longitude -92.4451400
Altitude 23
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 Alexandria and Lake Charles

The distance between Alexandria and Lake Charles is 159 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 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 Alexandria and Lake Charles. The current time is 07:21:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.19 liters (3.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alexandria and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alexandria to Lake Charles is $10.7 (diesel $14.16).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $10.7 $12.13 $13.39 $14.16

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alexandria 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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Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Alexandria 177.4 miles (285 km)

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Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Alexandria 125.24 miles (202 km)

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