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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Colfax and Lake Charles is 94.94 miles (152.79 km).

Flight distance from Colfax, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 94.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Colfax, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 124.55 miles (200.44 km) by car.

Driving from Colfax to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Colfax

Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.

Population 1431
GPS Coordinates 31°31'9"N 92°42'25"W
Latitude 31.5190600
Longitude -92.7068200
Altitude 29
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 Colfax and Lake Charles

The distance between Colfax and Lake Charles is 200 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 13 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 Colfax and Lake Charles. The current time is 04:57:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.64 liters (4.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Lake Charles is $13.51 (diesel $17.86).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $13.51 $15.3 $16.89 $17.86

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 Colfax 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 Metairie Terrace, LA to Colfax 224.14 miles (361 km)

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