How far is Waggaman from Lake Charles?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waggaman and Lake Charles is 180.15 miles (289.92 km).
Flight distance from Waggaman, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 180.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Waggaman to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waggaman, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 214.08 miles (344.53 km) by car.
Driving from Waggaman to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Waggaman
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 10015 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°55'7"N 90°12'39"W |
| Latitude | 29.9185400 |
| Longitude | -90.2109100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Charles
Parish seat of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
| 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 Waggaman and Lake Charles
The distance between Waggaman and Lake Charles is 345 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 49 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 Waggaman and Lake Charles. The current time is 05:46:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.6 liters (7.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waggaman and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waggaman to Lake Charles is $30.99 (diesel $36.63).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on July 01, 2022.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waggaman 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 Waggaman 32.35 miles (52 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Waggaman 8.49 miles (14 km)
