How far is Lake Charles, LA from Homer, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Homer, LA is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Homer.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
553 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on I-10 Service Road
676 ft · 14 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Turn right onto Opelousas Street
1218 ft · 26 sec · Opelousas Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mahlon Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street
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Continue on Shirley Street
1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Charles Highway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Lake Charles Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street
126 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway
56 m · 2 sec · Shreveport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway
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Continue on Hammond Street
20.9 mi · 25 min · Hammond Street
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Continue on Fisher Road
2274 ft · 45 sec · Fisher Road
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto San Antonio Avenue
1695 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue
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Continue on Natchitoches Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Natchitoches Highway
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Turn left onto LA 485
10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485
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Continue on State Route 485
1513 ft · 37 sec · State Route 485
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Turn left
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
2448 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on HWY 84 EAST
981 ft · 21 sec · HWY 84 EAST
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371
34.6 mi · 50 min · HWY 371
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Sibley Road
1528 ft · 26 sec · Sibley Road
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Continue on Lee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Homer Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Homer Road
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Continue on Highway 79
13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 79
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minden Highway
40 m · 2 sec · Minden Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Minden Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Minden Highway
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Turn right onto South Main
44 m · 3 sec · South Main
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Turn straight
67 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
63 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Homer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 171
Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lake Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Homer?
The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Many is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Lake Charles and 106.9 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lake Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Stop Ideas Near Many
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 Many.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Homer. Straight-line distance: 178.4 mi (287.1 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 Homer
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,789 |
| Coordinates | 32.7919200, -93.0550300 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-93.05503, 32.79192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.96 | $69.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.94 | $81.87 |
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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