How far is Cottonport, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Cottonport, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 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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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 02h 02m.
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 Cottonport and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonport and Lake Charles.
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Start on Carmen
30 m · 7 sec · Carmen
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
104 m · 17 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto Cottonport Avenue
1262 ft · 31 sec · Cottonport Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 29
4 mi · 7 min · Highway 29
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 29 East
3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 29 East
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Continue on Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on East Church Street
1602 ft · 37 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North: Alexandria
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 112: Forest Hill, Lecompte
1947 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 112
1330 ft · 33 sec · Highway 112
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Continue on State Route 112
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 112
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1665 ft · 36 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn left
61 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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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 Cottonport 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.
Longest stretch
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61 mi · 01h 16m
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 Cottonport 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 Cottonport to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Cottonport and 49.4 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 $14.13 one way or $28.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottonport 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 Cottonport and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 86.74 mi (139.59 km).
#1 Cottonport
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 30.9840800, -92.0534600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.89 | $31.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
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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