How far is Ball, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Ball, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ball and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball and Lake Charles.
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Start on Monroe Highway
59 m · 9 sec · Monroe Highway
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Continue on Monroe Highway
7 mi · 11 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive
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Take the exit right
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 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 Ball and Lake Charles.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Masonic Drive
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Ball and Sunny near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ball to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Ball and 54.2 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ball and Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakdale.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ball and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 95.47 mi (153.64 km).
#1 Ball
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,906 |
| Coordinates | 31.4154600, -92.4118000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
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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