How far is Kentwood, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Kentwood, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentwood and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentwood and Lake Charles.
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Start on 3rd Street
156 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Avenue G
1.2 km · 1 min · Avenue G
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Continue on State Route 38
1121 ft · 24 sec · State Route 38
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Turn left
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
38.1 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
124.3 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Kentwood 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.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Keep slight left
124 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kentwood 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 Kentwood to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Kentwood and 100.7 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kentwood and Partly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentwood and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 167.98 mi (270.34 km).
#1 Kentwood
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,452 |
| Coordinates | 30.9382400, -90.5089800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.89 | $53.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.84 | $65.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.45 | $76.89 |
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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