How far is Lake Charles, LA from Baldwin, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Baldwin, LA is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Baldwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Baldwin.
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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
70.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · North University Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
154 m · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right
28 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 83: Baldwin, Charenton
2190 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 83
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 83
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1505 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Live Oak Street
40 m · 6 sec · Live Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Baldwin.
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
70.1 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baldwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Baldwin?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Rayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Lake Charles and 59 miles from Baldwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baldwin.
Stop Ideas Near Rayne
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 Rayne.
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Lake Charles
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 102.64 mi (165.18 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 Baldwin
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.8379800, -91.5442800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baldwin (-91.54428, 29.83798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.29 | $38.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
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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