How far is Lake Charles, LA from Erath, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Erath, LA is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Acadia Parish, 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 Erath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Erath.
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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
50.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Tower Road
1651 ft · 35 sec · Tower Road
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Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
9.6 mi · 13 min · North Eastern Avenue
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Continue on State Route 13
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 13
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veteran Memorial Drive
1866 ft · 32 sec · Veteran Memorial Drive
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Continue on West 1st Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Summers Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Charity Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charity Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
73 m · 5 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on West Lastie
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lastie
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Turn left onto North Kibbe Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Kibbe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kibbe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Erath.
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
50.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Erath?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 43.7 miles from Lake Charles and 43.9 miles from Erath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erath.
Stop Ideas Near Estherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Erath. Straight-line distance: 72.04 mi (115.94 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 Erath
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,030 |
| Coordinates | 29.9582600, -92.0359600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erath (-92.03596, 29.95826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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