How far is Lake Providence, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Providence and Lake Charles is 215.44 miles (346.71 km).
Flight distance from Lake Providence, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 215.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Lake Providence to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Providence, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 246.75 miles (397.1 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Providence to Lake Charles will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Lake Providence
City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3347 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°48'18"N 91°10'16"W |
| Latitude | 32.8049900 |
| Longitude | -91.1709800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Lake Charles: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402,30.21309)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Providence and Lake Charles
The distance between Lake Providence and Lake Charles is 397 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 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 Providence and Lake Charles. The current time is 01:22:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.96 liters (8.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Providence and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Providence to Lake Charles is $26.76 (diesel $35.38).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $26.76 | $30.32 | $33.46 | $35.38 |
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 April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Providence 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Lake Providence 184.66 miles (297 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Lake Providence 252.8 miles (407 km)
