How far is Erath, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Erath and Lake Charles is 72.04 miles (115.94 km).
Flight distance from Erath, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 72.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Erath to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Erath, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 87.87 miles (141.42 km) by car.
Driving from Erath to Lake Charles will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Erath
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2030 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'30"N 92°2'9"W |
| Latitude | 29.9582600 |
| Longitude | -92.0359600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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 Erath and Lake Charles
The distance between Erath and Lake Charles is 141 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Erath and Lake Charles. The current time is 02:26:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.74 liters (3.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Erath and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Erath to Lake Charles is $9.53 (diesel $12.6).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $9.53 | $10.8 | $11.92 | $12.6 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Erath 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.
