How far is Sterlington, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterlington and Lake Charles is 183.79 miles (295.79 km).
Flight distance from Sterlington, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 183.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Sterlington to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterlington, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 207.52 miles (333.97 km) by car.
Driving from Sterlington to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Sterlington
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2974 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°41'47"N 92°5'9"W |
| Latitude | 32.6962500 |
| Longitude | -92.0859700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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 Sterlington and Lake Charles
The distance between Sterlington and Lake Charles is 334 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 42 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 Sterlington and Lake Charles. The current time is 19:00:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.72 liters (7.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterlington and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterlington to Lake Charles is $22.5 (diesel $29.76).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $22.5 | $25.5 | $28.14 | $29.76 |
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 May 12, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterlington 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.
