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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Welsh and Lake Charles is 22.85 miles (36.77 km).

Flight distance from Welsh, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 22.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Welsh, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 25.96 miles (41.79 km) by car.

Driving from Welsh to Lake Charles will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Welsh

Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 3195
GPS Coordinates 30°14'10"N 92°49'22"W
Latitude 30.2360400
Longitude -92.8226500
Altitude 6
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Welsh and Lake Charles

The distance between Welsh and Lake Charles is 42 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 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 Welsh and Lake Charles. The current time is 07:31:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.47 liters (0.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Welsh and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Welsh to Lake Charles is $2.82 (diesel $3.72).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $2.82 $3.19 $3.52 $3.72

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Welsh 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.

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