How far is Lake Charles, LA from Lake Arthur, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Lake Arthur, LA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, 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 Lake Arthur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Lake Arthur.
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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
32.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 26: Elton, Jennings
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Elton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elton Road
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Continue on South Lake Arthur Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Lake Arthur Avenue
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Continue on State Route 26
5 mi · 9 min · State Route 26
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Continue on Highway 26
3.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 26
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Continue on Calcasieu Avenue
582 ft · 12 sec · Calcasieu Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calcasieu Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Lake Arthur.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Lake Arthur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Lake Arthur?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Lake Charles and 23.1 miles from Lake Arthur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Lake Arthur.
Stop Ideas Near Welsh
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 Welsh.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Lake Arthur. Straight-line distance: 33.13 mi (53.31 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 Lake Arthur
City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.0807600, -92.6715300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Arthur (-92.67153, 30.08076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
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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