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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gretna and Lake Charles is 189.51 miles (304.98 km).

Flight distance from Gretna, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 189.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Gretna to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gretna, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 211.02 miles (339.61 km) by car.

Driving from Gretna to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 Gretna

Suburb city of New Orleans

Population 17615
GPS Coordinates 29°54'53"N 90°3'14"W
Latitude 29.9146500
Longitude -90.0539600
Altitude 0
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 Gretna and Lake Charles

The distance between Gretna and Lake Charles is 340 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 46 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 Gretna and Lake Charles. The current time is 17:19:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.19 liters (7.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Lake Charles is $22.88 (diesel $30.26).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $22.88 $25.93 $28.62 $30.26

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 Gretna 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.

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