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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Charles and Sulphur is 10.45 miles (16.82 km).

Flight distance from Lake Charles, LA to Sulphur, LA is 10.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Sulphur, Louisiana is: 14.06 miles (22.62 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Charles to Sulphur will take approximately 00 hours 19 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
#2 Sulphur

Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 20120
GPS Coordinates 30°14'12"N 93°22'39"W
Latitude 30.2365900
Longitude -93.3773800
Altitude 5
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Charles and Sulphur

The distance between Lake Charles and Sulphur is 23 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Sulphur. The current time is 13:26:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.88 liters (0.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Charles and Sulphur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Charles to Sulphur is $1.52 (diesel $2.02).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $1.52 $1.73 $1.91 $2.02

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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