How far is Lake Charles, LA from Moss Bluff, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Moss Bluff, LA is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Moss Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Moss Bluff.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
553 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on I-10 Service Road
676 ft · 14 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Turn right onto Opelousas Street
1218 ft · 26 sec · Opelousas Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Theriot Road
1692 ft · 54 sec · Theriot Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 171
843 ft · 37 sec · Old Highway 171
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 171
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Moss Bluff.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Martin Luther King Highway
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
4.2 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Moss Bluff?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Lake Charles and 4 miles from Moss Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Westlake
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 Westlake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Moss Bluff. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.05 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 Moss Bluff
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11,557 |
| Coordinates | 30.3027000, -93.1907100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moss Bluff (-93.19071, 30.3027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
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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