How far is Lake Charles, LA from Campti, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Campti, LA is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Campti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Campti.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
553 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on I-10 Service Road
676 ft · 14 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Turn right onto Opelousas Street
1218 ft · 26 sec · Opelousas Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mahlon Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street
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Continue on Shirley Street
1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Charles Highway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Lake Charles Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right
1288 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight left
884 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on LA 117
36.9 mi · 54 min · LA 117
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 117
4.6 mi · 7 min · LA 117
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Highway 3110
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3110
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Turn right onto Highway 3175
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto LA 486
5.2 mi · 9 min · LA 486
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Continue on Railroad Street
1055 ft · 22 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Edenborn Street
960 ft · 19 sec · Edenborn Street
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Continue on Eden Borne Street
536 ft · 12 sec · Eden Borne Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1558 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Campti.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 171
Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Sunny near Campti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Campti?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
New Llano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Lake Charles and 65.9 miles from Campti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Campti.
Stop Ideas Near New Llano
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 New Llano.
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Campti. Straight-line distance: 116.22 mi (187.03 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 Campti
Town in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 31.8935000, -93.1182200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campti (-93.11822, 31.8935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.55 | $43.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.23 | $50.47 |
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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