How far is Delcambre, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Delcambre, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delcambre and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delcambre and Lake Charles.
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Start on West Main Street
27 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Railroad Street
1189 ft · 28 sec · North Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Conrad Street
2815 ft · 47 sec · Conrad Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Charity Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charity Street
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Summers Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive
1866 ft · 33 sec · Veteran Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto State Route 13
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 13
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Continue on South Eastern Avenue
9.6 mi · 13 min · South Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 27 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road
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Take the ramp left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 55 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 Delcambre and Lake Charles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tower Road
Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Delcambre 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 Delcambre to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 45.5 miles from Delcambre and 45.6 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Delcambre and Mostly 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delcambre and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 74.95 mi (120.62 km).
#1 Delcambre
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,837 |
| Coordinates | 29.9482600, -91.9887300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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