How far is Lake Charles, LA from Melville, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Melville, LA is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 19m.
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.
City 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 Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Melville.
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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
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
13 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
27.8 mi · 32 min · Basile Eunice Highway
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Continue on West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street
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Turn slight right onto West Vine Street
21.1 mi · 26 min · West Vine Street
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Levee Road
2406 ft · 48 sec · North Levee Road
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Continue on State Route 105
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 105
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Continue on Fontenot Street
2080 ft · 45 sec · Fontenot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafleur Street
858 ft · 20 sec · Lafleur Street
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Turn right onto Gum Street
111 m · 18 sec · Gum Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
627 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Melville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Basile Eunice Highway
Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
27.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Melville?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Lake Charles and 55.9 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near Eunice
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 Eunice.
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Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Melville. Straight-line distance: 93.09 mi (149.81 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 Melville
Town in St.
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 30.6929700, -91.7440000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-91.744, 30.69297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.22 | $36.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
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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