How far is Lake Charles, LA from Basile, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Basile, LA is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Basile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Basile.
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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
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
13 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Basile Eunice Highway
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Avenue
1625 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stagg Avenue
1819 ft · 52 sec · West Stagg Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lewis Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · South Lewis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Basile.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 165
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18.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Basile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Basile?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Lake Charles and 24.7 miles from Basile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Basile.
Stop Ideas Near Fenton
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 Fenton.
Lake Charles
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Basile. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.76 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 Basile
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.4852000, -92.5959700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basile (-92.59597, 30.4852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
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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