How far is Laplace, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Laplace and Lake Charles is 163.01 miles (262.34 km).
Flight distance from Laplace, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 163.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Laplace to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Laplace, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 183.14 miles (294.74 km) by car.
Driving from Laplace to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29872 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°4'1"N 90°28'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.0669800 |
| Longitude | -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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 Laplace and Lake Charles
The distance between Laplace and Lake Charles is 295 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 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 Laplace and Lake Charles. The current time is 14:10:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.46 liters (6.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Laplace and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Laplace to Lake Charles is $19.86 (diesel $26.26).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $19.86 | $22.5 | $24.84 | $26.26 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Laplace 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.
