How far is Gueydan, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Gueydan, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 04m.
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.
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gueydan and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gueydan and Lake Charles.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
54 m · 10 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1480 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
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Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
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Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
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Continue on South Jackson Avenue
5.2 mi · 7 min · South Jackson Avenue
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Continue on South Crocker Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Crocker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Midland Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Midland Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cutting Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cutting Avenue
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Turn left onto East Shankland Avenue
2658 ft · 49 sec · East Shankland Avenue
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Turn right onto Elton Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Elton Road
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Continue on State Route 26
765 ft · 20 sec · State Route 26
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Turn left
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 35 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 Gueydan 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.
State Route 26
Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gueydan and Partly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gueydan to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Gueydan and 30 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gueydan and Partly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Welsh
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 Welsh.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gueydan and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 43.55 mi (70.09 km).
#1 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
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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