How far is Prairieville, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairieville and Lake Charles is 133.37 miles (214.64 km).
Flight distance from Prairieville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 133.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Prairieville to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairieville, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 143.32 miles (230.65 km) by car.
Driving from Prairieville to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Prairieville
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°18'11"N 90°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 30.3029700 |
| Longitude | -90.9720500 |
| 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 Prairieville and Lake Charles
The distance between Prairieville and Lake Charles is 231 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 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 Prairieville and Lake Charles. The current time is 11:41:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.14 liters (5.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairieville and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairieville to Lake Charles is $15.54 (diesel $20.55).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $15.54 | $17.61 | $19.43 | $20.55 |
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 January 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairieville 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 Prairieville 38.98 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Prairieville 26.24 miles (42 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Prairieville 59.9 miles (96 km)
