How far is Catahoula, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Catahoula, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catahoula and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catahoula and Lake Charles.
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Start on Catahoula Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Catahoula Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Catahoula Levee Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Catahoula Levee Road
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Continue on Henderson Levee Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Henderson Levee Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Henderson Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Henderson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway
35 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
533 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
82 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Catahoula 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.
Grand Point Highway
Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 01h 30m
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 Catahoula and Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catahoula to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Catahoula and 47.9 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catahoula and Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Crowley
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 Crowley.
Lafayette
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catahoula and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 89.28 mi (143.69 km).
#1 Catahoula
Catahoula is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2146400, -91.7090000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
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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