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

The driving distance from Farmerville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
215.5 mi
03h 49m
Flight
183.06 mi
294.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.06 mi
Kilometers
294.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.5 mi
Kilometers
346.82 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Charles
Mon, Apr 20, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Farmerville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmerville
2026-04-19T23:23
Arrive Lake Charles
Mon, Apr 20, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmerville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Creola
LA

Suburb village of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States.

From Farmerville
106.9 mi
01h 54m
To Lake Charles
108.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
52°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Water Street

    32 m · 9 sec · West Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    22.1 mi · 33 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Georgia Avenue

    2281 ft · 1 min · East Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Farmerville Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Farmerville Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mills Avenue

    2385 ft · 58 sec · Mills Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trenton Street

    116 m · 15 sec · South Trenton Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Vienna Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Vienna Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Hudson Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Winnfield Highway

    21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Lafayette Street

    43.1 mi · 52 min · East Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Monroe, Alexandria

    817 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Alexandria

    101 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Macarthur Drive

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle

    763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

    78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Enterprise Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Masonic Drive
91.7 mi · 43%
East Lafayette Street
43.1 mi · 20%
South Main Street
22.1 mi · 10%
Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 10%
Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 7%
Macarthur Drive
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Masonic Drive

Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

78 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
183.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creola
01h 54m from Farmerville
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Farmerville 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 Farmerville to Lake Charles?

The road trip is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Creola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Farmerville and 108.6 miles from Lake Charles.

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

The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Farmerville and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmerville and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 183.06 mi (294.6 km).

Farmerville

#1 Farmerville

City in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,641
Coordinates32.7734700, -92.4057000
Altitude52
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: West Water Street (-92.4057, 32.773371)
End: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402, 30.21309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.79 L · about $28.82
Round trip
$57.64
15.22 gal · 57.58 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.82 $57.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.63 $35.20 $70.39
Diesel $5.42 $41.21 $82.42

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmerville and Lake Charles. The current time is 23:23:18.

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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.