How far is Destrehan, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Destrehan and Lake Charles is 171.47 miles (275.95 km).
Flight distance from Destrehan, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 171.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Destrehan to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Destrehan, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 198.59 miles (319.61 km) by car.
Driving from Destrehan to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Destrehan
City in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11535 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°56'36"N 90°21'12"W |
| Latitude | 29.9432200 |
| Longitude | -90.3534500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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 Destrehan and Lake Charles
The distance between Destrehan and Lake Charles is 320 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 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 Destrehan and Lake Charles. The current time is 23:01:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.53 liters (7.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Destrehan and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Destrehan to Lake Charles is $21.53 (diesel $28.48).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $21.53 | $24.4 | $26.93 | $28.48 |
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 May 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Destrehan 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 Destrehan 16.97 miles (27 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Destrehan 81.63 miles (131 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Destrehan 17.84 miles (29 km)
