How far is Lake Charles, LA from Prien, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Prien, LA is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Prien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Prien.
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Start on Enterprise Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Prien Lake Road, Golden Nugget Boulevard
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Cove Lane
154 m · 19 sec · Cove Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Prien Lake Road
38 m · 4 sec · West Prien Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Prien Lake Road
2663 ft · 1 min · West Prien Lake Road
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Turn right onto Henderson Bayou Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Henderson Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Lock Lane
1815 ft · 1 min · Lock Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lock Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Prien.
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.
1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkwa
Merge slight left onto 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
3.15 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Prien?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 3.1 miles from Lake Charles and 3.1 miles from Prien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
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 Prien. Straight-line distance: 4.67 mi (7.52 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 Prien
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,810 |
| Coordinates | 30.1818700, -93.2737700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prien (-93.27377, 30.18187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
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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