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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jena and Lake Charles is 119.76 miles (192.74 km).

Flight distance from Jena, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 119.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Jena to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jena, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 136.03 miles (218.92 km) by car.

Driving from Jena to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Jena

Parish seat of La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 3430
GPS Coordinates 31°40'60"N 92°8'1"W
Latitude 31.6832300
Longitude -92.1337400
Altitude 51
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 Jena and Lake Charles

The distance between Jena and Lake Charles is 219 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 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 Jena and Lake Charles. The current time is 09:41:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.17 liters (4.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jena and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jena to Lake Charles is $14.75 (diesel $19.51).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $14.75 $16.71 $18.45 $19.51

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 May 14, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jena 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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