How far is Arnaudville, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Arnaudville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arnaudville and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnaudville and Lake Charles.
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Start on Front Street
40 m · 8 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Fuselier Street
33 m · 7 sec · Fuselier Street
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Turn left onto State Route 31
111 m · 8 sec · State Route 31
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Turn right onto Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2187 ft · 50 sec · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto Bellemin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bellemin Street
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Turn straight onto Belleman Street
47 m · 7 sec · Belleman Street
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Turn straight onto LA 182
2 mi · 3 min · LA 182
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Continue on North University Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North University Avenue
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Turn slight left
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
58 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnaudville and Lake Charles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
58 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnaudville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arnaudville to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Estherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Arnaudville and 43.7 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnaudville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Estherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arnaudville and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 76.99 mi (123.91 km).
#1 Arnaudville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 30.3977000, -91.9315100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Charles
The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 78,433 |
| Coordinates | 30.2130900, -93.2044000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402, 30.21309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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