How far is Bossier City, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bossier City and Lake Charles is 162.13 miles (260.93 km).
Flight distance from Bossier City, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 162.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Bossier City to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bossier City, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 185.16 miles (297.99 km) by car.
Driving from Bossier City to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Bossier City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Kiddie Park.
| Population | 68159 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°30'58"N 93°43'56"W |
| Latitude | 32.5159900 |
| Longitude | -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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 Bossier City and Lake Charles
The distance between Bossier City and Lake Charles is 298 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 18 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 Bossier City and Lake Charles. The current time is 12:48:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.73 liters (6.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bossier City and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bossier City to Lake Charles is $20.08 (diesel $26.55).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $20.08 | $22.75 | $25.11 | $26.55 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bossier City 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 Laplace, LA to Bossier City 300.96 miles (484 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bossier City 321.87 miles (518 km)
