How far is Lake Charles, LA from Saint Rose, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Saint Rose, LA is about 197 miles (317 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Saint Rose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Saint Rose.
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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
188.4 mi · 3 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
2903 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Kenner
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
1339 ft · 22 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 50
1450 ft · 29 sec · State Route 50
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Continue on Almedia Road
3027 ft · 1 min · Almedia Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1666 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Saint Rose.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Charles and Partly Sunny near Saint Rose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Saint Rose?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Lake Charles and 98.6 miles from Saint Rose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Charles and Partly Sunny near Saint Rose.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Saint Rose. Straight-line distance: 173.24 mi (278.8 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 Saint Rose
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,122 |
| Coordinates | 29.9468700, -90.3231300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Rose (-90.32313, 29.94687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
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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