How far is Lake Charles, LA from Cecilia, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Cecilia, LA is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Village in Acadia Parish, 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Cecilia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Cecilia.
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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
83.2 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Cecilia, Henderson
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway
63 m · 5 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
533 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway
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Turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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Continue on Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1100 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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Turn left onto Cecilia Bridge Highway
21 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Cecilia.
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
83.2 mi · 01h 30m
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 Cecilia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Cecilia?
The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Estherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Lake Charles and 44.6 miles from Cecilia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 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 Cecilia.
Stop Ideas Near Estherwood
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 Estherwood.
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New Iberia
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Cecilia. Straight-line distance: 81.08 mi (130.49 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 Cecilia
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3371400, -91.8531700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cecilia (-91.85317, 30.33714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.00 | $34.01 |
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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