Lake Charles to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

245.5 miles 395.1 km · straight line
306.9 miles estimated 493.9 km · driving distance
6h 10min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Lake Charles from West Gulfport?

The distance from Lake Charles to West Gulfport is 245.5 miles (395.1 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located E of Lake Charles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 306.9 miles, taking about 6h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Lake Charles in Louisiana and West Gulfport in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 West Gulfport. 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 West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 10min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 24min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Charles & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

Lake Charles
30.21°N, 93.20°W
America/Chicago
4m elevation
West Gulfport
30.40°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients