How far is Clinton, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Clinton and Lake Charles is 137.83 miles (221.82 km).
Flight distance from Clinton, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 137.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Clinton to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Clinton, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 159.96 miles (257.43 km) by car.
Driving from Clinton to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Clinton
Town in and the parish seat of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1486 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°51'57"N 91°0'56"W |
| Latitude | 30.8657400 |
| Longitude | -91.0156600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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 Clinton and Lake Charles
The distance between Clinton and Lake Charles is 257 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 51 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 Clinton and Lake Charles. The current time is 09:50:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.37 liters (5.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clinton and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clinton to Lake Charles is $17.35 (diesel $22.94).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $17.35 | $19.65 | $21.69 | $22.94 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Clinton 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.
