How far is Covington, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Covington and Lake Charles is 185.96 miles (299.28 km).
Flight distance from Covington, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 185.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Covington to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Covington, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 192.78 miles (310.24 km) by car.
Driving from Covington to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Covington
City in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10560 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°28'32"N 90°6'2"W |
| Latitude | 30.4754900 |
| Longitude | -90.1004200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 Covington and Lake Charles
The distance between Covington and Lake Charles is 310 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 26 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 Covington and Lake Charles. The current time is 14:49:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.75 liters (6.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Lake Charles is $20.9 (diesel $27.65).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $20.9 | $23.69 | $26.14 | $27.65 |
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 Covington 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 Covington 57.31 miles (92 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Covington 36.13 miles (58 km)
