How far is Lake Charles, LA from Mansura, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Mansura, LA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 02h 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small city in Allen 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 Mansura.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Mansura.
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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
115 m · 8 sec · Highway 112
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South: Opelousas
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 115: Bunkie
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1602 ft · 32 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on Highway 29 East
3.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 29 East
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 29
4 mi · 7 min · Highway 29
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Continue on Front Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Route 107
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 107
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Continue on Valley Street
1 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto Baton Rouge Avenue
590 ft · 18 sec · Baton Rouge Avenue
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Turn left onto Leglise Street
868 ft · 17 sec · Leglise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leglise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Mansura.
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
Continue straight
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Mansura?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Lake Charles and 58.8 miles from Mansura.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
Lake Charles
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Mansura. Straight-line distance: 90.14 mi (145.07 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 Mansura
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,342 |
| Coordinates | 31.0579700, -92.0490100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mansura (-92.04901, 31.05797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
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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