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

The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Addis, LA is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.07 mi
02h 30m
Flight
116.1 mi
186.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.1 mi
Kilometers
186.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.07 mi
Kilometers
210.93 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addis
Mon, May 25, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Charles
Tue, May 26, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Charles
2026-05-25T19:58
Arrive Addis
Mon, May 25, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Charles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Lake Charles
65.4 mi
01h 15m
To Addis
65.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Boulevard

    146 m · 15 sec · Enterprise Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Enterprise Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belden Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Belden Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    121.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    1232 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    698 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 1 South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belden Street
122 mi · 93%
Highway 1 South
4.88 mi · 4%
Enterprise Boulevard
1.73 mi · 1%
LA 1 South
1.19 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.9 mi · 1%
LA 1
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Belden Street

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
01h 15m from Lake Charles
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Addis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Addis?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Lake Charles and 65.6 miles from Addis.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Addis.

Stop Ideas Near Duson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duson.

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Addis. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.84 km).

Lake Charles

#1 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Addis

#2 Addis

Town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, US

Population6,464
Coordinates30.3538000, -91.2653900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Charles (-93.2044, 30.21309)
End: Addis (-91.26539, 30.3538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.07
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.53 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.72 $39.44
Premium $4.63 $21.41 $42.83
Diesel $5.42 $25.07 $50.14

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Addis. The current time is 19:58:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.