How far is Jean Lafitte, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jean Lafitte and Lake Charles is 187.12 miles (301.15 km).

Flight distance from Jean Lafitte, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 187.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Jean Lafitte to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jean Lafitte, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 224.8 miles (361.78 km) by car.

Driving from Jean Lafitte to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.

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#1 Jean Lafitte

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population 1996
GPS Coordinates 29°44'10"N 90°7'36"W
Latitude 29.7360400
Longitude -90.1267400
Altitude 1
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 Jean Lafitte and Lake Charles

The distance between Jean Lafitte and Lake Charles is 362 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 01 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 Jean Lafitte and Lake Charles. The current time is 13:20:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.03 liters (7.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jean Lafitte and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jean Lafitte to Lake Charles is $24.38 (diesel $32.24).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $24.38 $27.62 $30.48 $32.24

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 Jean Lafitte 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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Driving distance from Gretna, LA to Jean Lafitte 17.49 miles (28 km)

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Driving distance from Kenner, LA to Jean Lafitte 27.61 miles (44 km)

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Driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Jean Lafitte 157.97 miles (254 km)

Driving distance from Lafitte, LA to Jean Lafitte 5.58 miles (9 km)

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Driving distance from Metairie, LA to Jean Lafitte 27.04 miles (44 km)

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Driving distance from Monroe, LA to Jean Lafitte 285.81 miles (460 km)

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Driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Jean Lafitte 23.25 miles (37 km)

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