How far is Thibodaux, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thibodaux and Lake Charles is 145.38 miles (233.97 km).
Flight distance from Thibodaux, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 145.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Thibodaux to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thibodaux, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 173.31 miles (278.92 km) by car.
Driving from Thibodaux to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Thibodaux
City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 14411 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°47'45"N 90°49'22"W |
| Latitude | 29.7957600 |
| Longitude | -90.8228700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 Thibodaux and Lake Charles
The distance between Thibodaux and Lake Charles is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 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 Thibodaux and Lake Charles. The current time is 12:41:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.15 liters (6.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thibodaux and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thibodaux to Lake Charles is $18.79 (diesel $24.85).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $18.79 | $21.29 | $23.5 | $24.85 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux 38.62 miles (62 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Thibodaux 54.7 miles (88 km)
