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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elton and Lake Charles is 35.55 miles (57.2 km).

Flight distance from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 35.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elton, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 42.6 miles (68.56 km) by car.

Driving from Elton to Lake Charles will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 Elton

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population 1134
GPS Coordinates 30°28'53"N 92°41'45"W
Latitude 30.4813100
Longitude -92.6957000
Altitude 15
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 Elton and Lake Charles

The distance between Elton and Lake Charles is 69 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 45 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 Elton and Lake Charles. The current time is 19:37:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.69 liters (1.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elton and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elton to Lake Charles is $4.62 (diesel $6.11).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $4.62 $5.23 $5.78 $6.11

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 Elton 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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