Jacksonville, Florida to Lake Charles: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Lake Charles?
The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Lake Charles is 688.9 miles (1108.6 km) as the crow flies. Lake Charles is located W of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 729.3 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Lake Charles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Lake Charles
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator