How far is Jefferson, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Lake Charles is 183.2 miles (294.84 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 183.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Jefferson to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 201.82 miles (324.79 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'58"N 90°9'11"W |
| Latitude | 29.9660400 |
| Longitude | -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 Jefferson and Lake Charles
The distance between Jefferson and Lake Charles is 325 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 36 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 Jefferson and Lake Charles. The current time is 14:30:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.96 liters (7.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Lake Charles is $21.88 (diesel $28.94).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $21.88 | $24.8 | $27.37 | $28.94 |
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 December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson 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 Jefferson 25.05 miles (40 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jefferson 1.94 miles (3 km)
