How far is Lake Charles, LA from Oak Hills Place, LA?

The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Oak Hills Place, LA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
136.45 mi
02h 37m
Flight
126.7 mi
203.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.7 mi
Kilometers
203.9 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.45 mi
Kilometers
219.6 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hills Place
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Charles
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Charles
2026-04-19T07:19
Arrive Oak Hills Place
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Scott
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lake Charles
68.1 mi
01h 18m
To Oak Hills Place
68.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Oak Hills Place.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Oak Hills Place.

  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

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane

    1631 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Access Road

    1354 ft · 26 sec · East Access Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Siegen Lane

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Siegen Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Oak Hills Parkway

    2031 ft · 2 min · North Oak Hills Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Hills Parkway

    816 ft · 38 sec · Oak Hills Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Beacon Tree Drive

    128 m · 24 sec · Beacon Tree Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rossmore Avenue

    146 m · 21 sec · Rossmore Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rossmore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Oak Hills Place.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belden Street
132 mi · 97%
Enterprise Boulevard
1.73 mi · 1%
Siegen Lane
1.68 mi · 1%
North Oak Hills Parkway
0.38 mi
LA 3246
0.31 mi
East Access Road
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Belden Street

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 27m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
126.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
01h 18m from Lake Charles
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hills Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Oak Hills Place?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 68.1 miles from Lake Charles and 68.4 miles from Oak Hills Place.

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

The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hills Place.

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scott, 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 Scott.

RAIL

Lafayette

8 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

36 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

91 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

108 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Oak Hills Place. Straight-line distance: 126.7 mi (203.9 km).

Lake Charles

#1 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Oak Hills Place

#2 Oak Hills Place

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population8,195
Coordinates30.3599200, -91.0876000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Charles (-93.2044, 30.21309)
End: Oak Hills Place (-91.0876, 30.35992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
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 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.51
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.25 $36.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $4.63 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.42 $26.10 $52.20

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Oak Hills Place. The current time is 07:19:10.

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.