How far is Cecilia, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Cecilia, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cecilia and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilia and Lake Charles.
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Start on Cecilia Bridge Highway
21 m · 3 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Turn right onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1100 ft · 26 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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Turn right onto Grand Point Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 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 Cecilia 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cecilia and Partly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cecilia to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 44.4 miles from Cecilia and 41.5 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cecilia and Partly Cloudy 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Estherwood.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cecilia and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 81.08 mi (130.49 km).
#1 Cecilia
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3371400, -91.8531700 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.01 | $28.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.41 | $32.81 |
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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