How far is Lake Charles, LA from New Orleans, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Charles and New Orleans is 187.93 miles (302.45 km).

Flight distance from Lake Charles, LA to New Orleans, LA is 187.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Lake Charles to New Orleans with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Charles, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana is: 206.06 miles (331.62 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Charles to New Orleans will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.

New Orleans image
#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
New Orleans image
#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.

Population 389476
GPS Coordinates 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W
Latitude 29.9546500
Longitude -90.0750700
Altitude 0
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Charles and New Orleans

The distance between Lake Charles and New Orleans is 332 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 41 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 New Orleans. The current time is 04:54:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.52 liters (7.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Charles and New Orleans.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Charles to New Orleans is $22.34 (diesel $29.55).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $22.34 $25.32 $27.94 $29.55

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Lake Charles 99.26 miles (160 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Lake Charles 126.11 miles (203 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Lake Charles 185.95 miles (299 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Central, LA to Lake Charles 140.36 miles (226 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Hammond, LA to Lake Charles 172.05 miles (277 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Houma, LA to Lake Charles 177.8 miles (286 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Kenner, LA to Lake Charles 194.94 miles (314 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Lake Charles 74.91 miles (121 km)

Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Lake Charles 179.92 miles (290 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Marrero, LA to Lake Charles 208.11 miles (335 km)

Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Lake Charles 135.05 miles (217 km)

New Orleans image

Driving distance from Metairie, LA to Lake Charles 200.12 miles (322 km)

Gas Cost Calculator