Lake Charles to Oxford, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.8 miles 791.4 km · straight line
590.1 miles estimated 949.7 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lake Charles from Oxford, Alabama?

The distance from Lake Charles to Oxford, Alabama is 491.8 miles (791.4 km) as the crow flies. Oxford, Alabama is located ENE of Lake Charles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 590.1 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Lake Charles in Louisiana and Oxford, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Charles and Oxford, Alabama. 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 Oxford, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 16min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Charles & Oxford, Alabama

Quick Facts

Lake Charles
30.21°N, 93.20°W
America/Chicago
4m elevation
Oxford, Alabama
33.61°N, 85.83°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients