How far is Lake Charles, LA from Barataria, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Barataria, LA is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Barataria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Barataria.
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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
195.1 mi · 3 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Continue on South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
1414 ft · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard
1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Privateer Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard
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Turn left onto Autin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Autin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Autin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Barataria.
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
195 mi · 03h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Sunny near Barataria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Barataria?
The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Lake Charles and 112.1 miles from Barataria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Barataria.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Barataria. Straight-line distance: 187.47 mi (301.71 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 Barataria
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,109 |
| Coordinates | 29.7232700, -90.1236900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barataria (-90.12369, 29.72327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.92 | $59.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.65 | $67.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
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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