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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Charles and Houma is 154.82 miles (249.15 km).

Flight distance from Lake Charles, LA to Houma, LA is 154.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lake Charles to Houma with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Houma, Louisiana is: 177.8 miles (286.13 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Charles to Houma will take approximately 02 hours 56 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 Houma

Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 32467
GPS Coordinates 29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W
Latitude 29.5957700
Longitude -90.7195300
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Charles and Houma

The distance between Lake Charles and Houma is 286 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 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 Houma. The current time is 11:35:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.75 liters (6.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Charles and Houma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Charles to Houma is $19.28 (diesel $25.5).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $19.28 $21.85 $24.11 $25.5

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 Houma (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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