How far is Lake Charles, LA from Monticello, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Monticello, LA is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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.
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Monticello.
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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
123.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fuqua Street, Memorial Stadium
570 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Fuqua Street
1489 ft · 53 sec · Fuqua Street
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Turn left onto North 22nd Street
1459 ft · 31 sec · North 22nd Street
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Continue on Plank Road
3251 ft · 1 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Choctaw Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Choctaw Drive
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Turn slight left onto Greenwell Springs Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Greenwell Springs Road
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Turn right onto Monticello Boulevard
2365 ft · 1 min · Monticello Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunderland Avenue
118 m · 19 sec · Sunderland Avenue
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Turn right onto Salem Drive
529 ft · 23 sec · Salem Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Monticello.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 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 Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Monticello?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Lake Charles and 68.4 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 129.93 mi (209.11 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 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4890800, -91.0487200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-91.04872, 30.48908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.91 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.04 | $46.09 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $28.07 | $56.13 |
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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