How far is Lake Charles, LA from Arcadia, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Arcadia, LA is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Arcadia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Arcadia.
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Start on Enterprise Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
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Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belden Street
28 m · 2 sec · Belden Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
553 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on I-10 Service Road
676 ft · 14 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Turn right onto Opelousas Street
1218 ft · 26 sec · Opelousas Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mahlon Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street
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Continue on Shirley Street
1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Charles Highway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Lake Charles Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right
1288 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight left
884 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on LA 117
36.9 mi · 54 min · LA 117
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 117
4.6 mi · 7 min · LA 117
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Highway 3110
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3110
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Turn right onto Highway 3175
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto LA 486
5.2 mi · 9 min · LA 486
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Continue on Railroad Street
973 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Edenborn Street
612 ft · 16 sec · Edenborn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
21.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
911 ft · 31 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Natchitoches Street
22.2 mi · 31 min · Natchitoches Street
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
58 m · 12 sec · 1st Street
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Turn sharp left
45 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Arcadia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 171
Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Charles and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Arcadia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Arcadia?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Provencal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Lake Charles and 92.3 miles from Arcadia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lake Charles and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Arcadia.
Stop Ideas Near Provencal
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 Provencal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 162.26 mi (261.14 km).
#1 Lake Charles
The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 78,433 |
| Coordinates | 30.2130900, -93.2044000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcadia
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,648 |
| Coordinates | 32.5490400, -92.9201600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcadia (-92.92016, 32.54904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.31 | $70.61 |
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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