How far is Lake Charles, LA from Erwinville, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Erwinville, LA is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 02h 23m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Erwinville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Erwinville.
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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
108 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 77: Rosedale, Grosse Tete
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
130 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Sidney Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sidney Road
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Turn right onto Rosedale Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Rosedale Road
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Turn left onto Poydras Bayou Drive
4.1 mi · 7 min · Poydras Bayou Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poydras Bayou Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Erwinville.
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
108 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Sunny near Erwinville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Erwinville?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Rayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Lake Charles and 60.7 miles from Erwinville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Erwinville.
Stop Ideas Near Rayne
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 Rayne.
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New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Erwinville. Straight-line distance: 109.32 mi (175.93 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 Erwinville
Erwinville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5310200, -91.4078900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erwinville (-91.40789, 30.53102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $3.91 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.46 | $40.93 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
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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