How far is Lake Charles, LA from Maurice, LA?

The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Maurice, LA is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.56 mi
01h 29m
Flight
64.91 mi
104.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.91 mi
Kilometers
104.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.56 mi
Kilometers
123.21 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maurice
Sat, May 23, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Charles
Sat, May 23, 8:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Charles
2026-05-23T17:50
Arrive Maurice
Sat, May 23, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Charles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mermentau
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Lake Charles
38.2 mi
00h 44m
To Maurice
38.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Maurice.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Maurice.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Boulevard

    146 m · 15 sec · Enterprise Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Enterprise Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belden Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Belden Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Austria Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Austria Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cameron Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Cameron Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Richfield Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · South Richfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 343

    1 mi · 1 min · Highway 343

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 92

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 92

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lafayette Street

    2626 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maurice Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Maurice Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maurice Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Maurice.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belden Street
61.1 mi · 80%
South Richfield Road
7.71 mi · 10%
State Route 92
2.54 mi · 3%
Enterprise Boulevard
1.73 mi · 2%
Cameron Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Highway 343
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belden Street

Merge slight left

60.9 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mermentau
00h 44m from Lake Charles
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maurice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Maurice?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Mermentau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Lake Charles and 38.3 miles from Maurice.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maurice.

Stop Ideas Near Mermentau

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mermentau, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mermentau.

RAIL

Lafayette

55 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

61 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

New Iberia

76 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Maurice. Straight-line distance: 64.91 mi (104.46 km).

Lake Charles

#1 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Maurice

#2 Maurice

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,857
Coordinates30.1085400, -92.1245700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Charles (-93.2044, 30.21309)
End: Maurice (-92.12457, 30.10854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.45
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.22 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.63 $12.49 $24.98
Diesel $5.42 $14.62 $29.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Maurice. The current time is 17:50:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.