How far is Greenwood, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Greenwood, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Lake Charles.
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Start on Tidecrest Drive
1030 ft · 46 sec · Tidecrest Drive
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Turn right onto Price Avenue
936 ft · 45 sec · Price Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windcrest Avenue
861 ft · 44 sec · Windcrest Avenue
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Turn left onto Foster Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Foster Road
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Turn right onto Hooper Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Plank Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Hollywood Street
2010 ft · 56 sec · Hollywood Street
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Turn left onto I 110 South
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette
2244 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
123.7 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Greenwood 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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Greenwood and 69 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 127.11 mi (204.57 km).
#1 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5449100, -91.1067700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.64 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.14 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $21.94 | $43.88 |
| Diesel | $5.70 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
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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