How far is Plaquemine, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Plaquemine and Lake Charles is 117.66 miles (189.36 km).
Flight distance from Plaquemine, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 117.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Plaquemine to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Plaquemine, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 132.79 miles (213.7 km) by car.
Driving from Plaquemine to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Plaquemine
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6384 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°17'24"N 91°14'6"W |
| Latitude | 30.2900500 |
| Longitude | -91.2349700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 Plaquemine and Lake Charles
The distance between Plaquemine and Lake Charles is 214 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 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 Plaquemine and Lake Charles. The current time is 17:31:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.74 liters (4.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plaquemine and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plaquemine to Lake Charles is $14.4 (diesel $19.04).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $14.4 | $16.32 | $18.01 | $19.04 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine 22.63 miles (36 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Plaquemine 81.05 miles (130 km)
