How far is Lake Charles, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge is 121.33 miles (195.26 km).

Flight distance from Lake Charles, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is 121.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is: 126.11 miles (202.96 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge will take approximately 01 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum.

Population 219052
GPS Coordinates 30°26'36"N 91°11'15"W
Latitude 30.4433200
Longitude -91.1874700
Altitude 14
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge

The distance between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge is 203 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 15 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 Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. The current time is 11:32:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.85 liters (4.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge is $13.68 (diesel $18.09).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $13.68 $15.5 $17.1 $18.09

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 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge (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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