How far is Lake Charles, LA from Arnaudville, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Arnaudville, LA is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Arnaudville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Arnaudville.
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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
71.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto North University Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North University Avenue
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Continue on LA 182
2 mi · 3 min · LA 182
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Turn slight right onto Belleman Street
47 m · 7 sec · Belleman Street
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Continue on Bellemin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bellemin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2187 ft · 44 sec · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 31
111 m · 9 sec · State Route 31
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Turn right onto Fuselier Street
33 m · 8 sec · Fuselier Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
40 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Arnaudville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
71.8 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Arnaudville?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Estherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Lake Charles and 46.3 miles from Arnaudville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.
Stop Ideas Near Estherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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New Iberia
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Arnaudville. Straight-line distance: 76.99 mi (123.91 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 Arnaudville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 30.3977000, -91.9315100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnaudville (-91.93151, 30.3977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.08 | $30.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.65 | $35.31 |
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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