How far is Zachary, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Zachary and Lake Charles is 125.66 miles (202.22 km).
Flight distance from Zachary, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 125.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Zachary to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Zachary, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 142.14 miles (228.75 km) by car.
Driving from Zachary to Lake Charles will take approximately 02 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Zachary
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 18417 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°38'55"N 91°9'23"W |
| Latitude | 30.6485200 |
| Longitude | -91.1565000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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 Zachary and Lake Charles
The distance between Zachary and Lake Charles is 229 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 32 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 Zachary and Lake Charles. The current time is 22:29:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.99 liters (5.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Zachary and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Zachary to Lake Charles is $15.41 (diesel $20.38).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $15.41 | $17.46 | $19.28 | $20.38 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Zachary 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 Zachary 70.46 miles (113 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Zachary 7.64 miles (12 km)
