How far is Lake Charles, LA from New Roads, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to New Roads, LA is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and New Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and New Roads.
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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
33.2 mi · 42 min · West Vine Street
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Turn left onto State Route 78
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 78
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parlange Lane
4.5 mi · 8 min · Parlange Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto False River Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · False River Road
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Continue on False River Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · False River Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto New Roads Street
3003 ft · 1 min · New Roads Street
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Turn left onto Parent Street
34 m · 3 sec · Parent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and New Roads.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Vine Street
Turn slight right onto West Vine Street
33.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to New Roads?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 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?
Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Lake Charles and 63.3 miles from New Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.
Stop Ideas Near Eunice
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Lake Charles
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and New Roads. Straight-line distance: 110.59 mi (177.97 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 New Roads
City in Louisiana
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 30.7015700, -91.4362200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Roads (-91.43622, 30.70157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
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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