Lake Charles to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lake Charles from Las Vegas?
The distance from Lake Charles to Las Vegas is 1329.9 miles (2140.3 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Lake Charles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1551.5 miles, taking about 27h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Lake Charles in Louisiana and Las Vegas in Nevada.
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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Charles and Las Vegas. 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 Lake Charles to Las Vegas
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 443 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
- You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator