How far is Lake Charles, LA from Pierre Part, LA?

The estimated driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Pierre Part, LA is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.

Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.

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Reverse Route

Quick Snapshot

Road

151.07 mi

03h 08m · estimated

Flight

120.86 mi

194.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Flight Distance

Direct air line

120.86 mi

Kilometers

194.5 km

Flight Time

00h 14m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route

151.07 mi

Estimated

Kilometers

243.13 km

Drive Time

03h 08m

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MPG

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Departure Time

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot

Arrive in Pierre Part

Sat, Apr 11, 1:36 AM CDT

Return by in Lake Charles

Sat, Apr 11, 4:45 AM CDT

Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.

Leave Lake Charles

2026-04-10T22:28

Arrive Pierre Part

Sat, Apr 11, 1:36 AM CDT

Route Timing

03h 08m

One way by road

Best Departure Window

6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT

Leave early for more breathing room

Arrive between

9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by

10:44 AM CDT

Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.

Back in Lake Charles

9:00 PM CDT

Early departure recommended

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

Maurice

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Lake Charles

60.5 mi

01h 34m

To Pierre Part

90.7 mi

01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Lake Charles Weather

80°F

Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts

Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT

Wind

5 to 10 mph E

Destination

Pierre Part Weather

80°F

This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts

Fri, Apr 10 4:00 PM CDT

Wind

5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Pierre Part.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time

03h 08m

Long day trip

Same-Day Return

06h 16m

Round-trip wheel time

Road vs Air

+30.2 mi

120.9 mi direct line

Halfway Stop

Maurice

01h 34m from Lake Charles

Leave By

10:44 AM CDT

Early departure recommended

Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pierre Part.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Pierre Part?

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maurice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Lake Charles and 90.7 miles from Pierre Part.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pierre Part.

Stop Ideas Near Maurice

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

Mid-route Guidance

Local place coverage is thin around Maurice, 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 Maurice.

RAIL

Lafayette

17 mi away

133 East Grant St.

RAIL

New Iberia

31 mi away

West Washington St.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

99 mi away

1253 Florida St.

RAIL

Lake Charles

106 mi away

100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Pierre Part. Straight-line distance: 120.86 mi (194.5 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

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#2 Pierre Part

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population	3,169
Coordinates	29.9652000, -91.2031600
Altitude	1
Country	United States

Start: Lake Charles (-93.2044, 30.21309)
End: Pierre Part (-91.20316, 29.9652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

Speed	Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)	01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel

5.33 gal

20.18 L · about $20.18

Round trip

$40.37

10.66 gal · 40.36 L

Estimated CO2

47.4 kg one way

Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.

Fuel	$/gal	One way	Round trip
Regular gas	$3.79	$20.18	$40.37
Mid-grade	$4.26	$22.70	$45.40
Premium	$4.63	$24.65	$49.30
Diesel	$5.42	$28.86	$57.72

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Pierre Part. The current time is 22:28:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.