How far is Minden, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Minden and Lake Charles is 166.06 miles (267.24 km).
Flight distance from Minden, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 166.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Minden to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Minden, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 228.08 miles (367.06 km) by car.
Driving from Minden to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11575 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°36'56"N 93°17'13"W |
| Latitude | 32.6154300 |
| Longitude | -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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 Minden and Lake Charles
The distance between Minden and Lake Charles is 367 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 04 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 Minden and Lake Charles. The current time is 13:03:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.47 liters (8.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Minden and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Minden to Lake Charles is $24.73 (diesel $32.71).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $24.73 | $28.02 | $30.93 | $32.71 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Minden 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 Laplace, LA to Minden 306.76 miles (494 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Minden 254.77 miles (410 km)
