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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Central and Lake Charles is 131.33 miles (211.36 km).

Flight distance from Central, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 131.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Central to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Central, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 140.59 miles (226.25 km) by car.

Driving from Central to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 29450
GPS Coordinates 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W
Latitude 30.5543500
Longitude -91.0367700
Altitude 20
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 Central and Lake Charles

The distance between Central and Lake Charles is 226 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 30 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 Central and Lake Charles. The current time is 08:01:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.78 liters (4.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central to Lake Charles is $15.24 (diesel $20.16).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $15.24 $17.27 $19.06 $20.16

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 Central 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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