Lake Charles to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lake Charles from Midland, Texas?
The distance from Lake Charles to Midland, Texas is 539 miles (867.5 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WNW of Lake Charles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.8 miles, taking about 13h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Lake Charles in Louisiana and Midland, Texas in Texas.
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 Lake Charles and Midland, Texas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Midland, Texas
Suggested Stops Between Lake Charles & Midland, Texas
- 1276 mi
- 2251 mi
- 354 mi
- 4189 mi
- 5437 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator