How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Baton Rouge and Lake Charles is 121.33 miles (195.26 km).

Flight distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 121.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Baton Rouge to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 125.66 miles (202.23 km) by car.

Driving from Baton Rouge to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum.

Population 219052
GPS Coordinates 30°26'36"N 91°11'15"W
Latitude 30.4433200
Longitude -91.1874700
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 Baton Rouge and Lake Charles

The distance between Baton Rouge and Lake Charles is 202 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 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 Baton Rouge and Lake Charles. The current time is 11:49:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.78 liters (4.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Baton Rouge and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Baton Rouge to Lake Charles is $13.63 (diesel $18.02).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $13.63 $15.44 $17.04 $18.02

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 Baton Rouge 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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