How far is Lake Charles, LA from Lecompte, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Lecompte, LA is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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
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Town 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 Lecompte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Lecompte.
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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
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
61.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1665 ft · 33 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on State Route 112
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 112
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Continue on Highway 112
1840 ft · 37 sec · Highway 112
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Continue on State Route 112
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 112
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Continue on Highway 112
1591 ft · 32 sec · Highway 112
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Continue on Water Street
3276 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn slight left onto Wall Street
597 ft · 16 sec · Wall Street
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Turn left onto Hardy Street
2798 ft · 1 min · Hardy Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
12 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Lecompte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 165
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61.4 mi · 01h 17m
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 Lecompte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Lecompte?
The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Lake Charles and 43.1 miles from Lecompte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Lecompte.
Stop Ideas Near Oberlin
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 Oberlin.
Lake Charles
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Lecompte. Straight-line distance: 77.42 mi (124.59 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 Lecompte
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 31.0946300, -92.4004100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lecompte (-92.40041, 31.09463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.11 | $28.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
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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