How far is Lake Charles, LA from Port Allen, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Port Allen, LA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Port Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Port Allen.
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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
121.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine
1232 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 North: Port Allen
2384 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South
1178 ft · 23 sec · Highway 1 South
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
2104 ft · 44 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Court Street
18 m · 4 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Alexander Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Port Allen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 14m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Port Allen?
The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Lake Charles and 62.7 miles from Port Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Duson
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 Duson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Port Allen. Straight-line distance: 120.07 mi (193.23 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 Port Allen
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,720 |
| Coordinates | 30.4521400, -91.2101100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Allen (-91.21011, 30.45214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.93 | $47.87 |
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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