How far is Broussard, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.37 mi
02h 02m
Flight
88.53 mi
142.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.53 mi
Kilometers
142.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.37 mi
Kilometers
200.16 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Lake Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eunice
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Broussard
56 mi
01h 01m
To Lake Charles
68.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broussard and Lake Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broussard and Lake Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1829 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto La 10

    2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 10

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2826 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 10

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 49 South: Opelousas

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 190 West: Opelousas

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Enterprise Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broussard and Lake Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 West
61.1 mi · 49%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 6%
I 49 South
7.32 mi · 6%
La 361
6.87 mi · 6%
State Route 10
6 mi · 5%
La 10
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 190 West

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eunice
01h 01m from Broussard
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broussard 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 Broussard to Lake Charles?

The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Broussard and 68.4 miles from Lake Charles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broussard and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Eunice

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eunice, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eunice.

RAIL

Lafayette

49 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

79 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

82 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

119 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 88.53 mi (142.47 km).

Broussard

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lake Charles

#2 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Barron Road (-91.943579, 30.893307)
End: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402, 30.21309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.62
Round trip
$33.25
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.62 $33.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.70 $37.39
Premium $4.63 $20.30 $40.61
Diesel $5.42 $23.77 $47.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Lake Charles. The current time is 08:20:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.