How far is Jonesboro, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Lake Charles.
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Start on Allen Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Chatham Highway
857 ft · 24 sec · Chatham Highway
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Turn right onto South Hudson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Hudson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
43.1 mi · 52 min · East Lafayette Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Monroe, Alexandria
817 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Alexandria
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive
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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 Jonesboro 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.
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.
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 Jonesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Jonesboro and 85.9 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Woodworth
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 Woodworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 143.07 mi (230.25 km).
#1 Jonesboro
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,415 |
| Coordinates | 32.2412700, -92.7159900 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
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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