How far is Lake Charles, LA from Gramercy, LA?

The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Gramercy, LA is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.99 mi
03h 10m
Flight
150.7 mi
242.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.7 mi
Kilometers
242.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.99 mi
Kilometers
270.35 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gramercy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Charles
2026-04-18T08:30
Arrive Gramercy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Charles
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cecilia
LA

Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA

From Lake Charles
83.9 mi
01h 35m
To Gramercy
84.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Gramercy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Gramercy.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Boulevard

    146 m · 15 sec · Enterprise Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Enterprise Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belden Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Belden Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    155.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Airline Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Airline Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Gramercy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belden Street
156 mi · 93%
Airline Highway
7.83 mi · 5%
North Airline Avenue
2.22 mi · 1%
Enterprise Boulevard
1.73 mi · 1%
US 61 South
0.41 mi
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Belden Street

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cecilia
01h 35m from Lake Charles
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Charles and Partly Sunny near Gramercy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Gramercy?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Cecilia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Lake Charles and 84.1 miles from Gramercy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Charles and Partly Sunny near Gramercy.

Stop Ideas Near Cecilia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cecilia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cecilia.

RAIL

Lafayette

20 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

37 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

66 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Gramercy. Straight-line distance: 150.7 mi (242.53 km).

Lake Charles

#1 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Gramercy

#2 Gramercy

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

Population3,188
Coordinates30.0474200, -90.6898100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Charles (-93.2044, 30.21309)
End: Gramercy (-90.68981, 30.04742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Gramercy. The current time is 08:30:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.