How far is Thibodaux, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

Flight Distance

145.38 mi
233.97 km · 00h 17m flight

Driving Distance

173.31 mi
278.92 km · 02h 54m drive

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Thibodaux

#1 Thibodaux

City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population14,411
Coordinates29.7957600, -90.8228700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Lake Charles

#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.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Mary Street (-90.82287, 29.795762)
End: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402, 30.21309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Gas Consumption

Fuel needed: 23.15 L (6.12 gal). Cost: $23.18

GasMidPremDiesel
$/gal$3.79$4.26$4.63$5.42
Total$23.18$26.07$28.31$33.14

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Thibodaux and Lake Charles. The current time is 00:17:14.

Gas Consumption

A car with 8.3 l/100 km efficiency needs 23.15 liters (6.12 gal). Cost: $23.18 (diesel $33.14).

GasMidPremiumDiesel
$/Gallon$3.79$4.26$4.63$5.42
Total$23.18$26.07$28.31$33.14

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 09, 2026

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.