How far is Lake Charles, LA from Bogalusa, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 222.5 miles (358 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Bogalusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Bogalusa.
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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
128 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
1869 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Turn straight onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn right onto West 21st Avenue
2194 ft · 44 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Keep slight right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue
113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue
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Continue on East Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street
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Continue on Military Road
4 mi · 6 min · Military Road
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Continue on Highway 21
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21
12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on North Columbia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Bogalusa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Bogalusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Bogalusa?
The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 miles from Lake Charles and 111.3 miles from Bogalusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.73 one way or $59.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 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 near Bogalusa.
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 Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 203.72 mi (327.85 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 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.31 | $72.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.51 | $85.02 |
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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