How far is Breaux Bridge, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Breaux Bridge, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breaux Bridge and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breaux Bridge and Lake Charles.
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Start on Main Highway
12 m · 5 sec · Main Highway
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Turn right onto East Bridge Street
1262 ft · 42 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Rees Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rees Street
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Continue on Anse Broussard Highway
639 ft · 19 sec · Anse Broussard Highway
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Take the ramp left
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Breaux Bridge 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.
Anse Broussard Highway
Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Breaux Bridge and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breaux Bridge to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Mermentau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Breaux Bridge and 41.1 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Breaux Bridge and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Mermentau
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 Mermentau.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breaux Bridge and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 78.01 mi (125.55 km).
#1 Breaux Bridge
City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.2735300, -91.8992800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
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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