How far is Lake Charles, LA from Henderson, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Henderson, LA is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Henderson.
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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 1 toward Grand Point Highway
4 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Turn slight left
56 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Henderson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Henderson.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Henderson?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 43.9 miles from Lake Charles and 44.1 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Henderson.
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.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 84.67 mi (136.26 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 Henderson
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.3132500, -91.7903900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-91.79039, 30.31325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 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 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
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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