How far is West Monroe, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Monroe and Lake Charles is 171.05 miles (275.28 km).
Flight distance from West Monroe, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 171.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from West Monroe to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Monroe, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 196.93 miles (316.93 km) by car.
Driving from West Monroe to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 23 minutes.
#1 West Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12086 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°31'7"N 92°8'52"W |
| Latitude | 32.5184800 |
| Longitude | -92.1476400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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 West Monroe and Lake Charles
The distance between West Monroe and Lake Charles is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 West Monroe and Lake Charles. The current time is 17:27:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.31 liters (6.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Monroe and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Monroe to Lake Charles is $21.35 (diesel $28.24).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $21.35 | $24.2 | $26.71 | $28.24 |
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 08, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Monroe 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 West Monroe 254.18 miles (409 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to West Monroe 271.7 miles (437 km)
