How far is Lake Charles, LA from Simmesport, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Simmesport, LA is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Simmesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Simmesport.
-
1
Start on Enterprise Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
-
2
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Boulevard
-
3
Turn right onto Belden Street
28 m · 2 sec · Belden Street
-
4
Take the ramp slight left
1211 ft · 30 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
2422 ft · 59 sec
-
7
Keep slight left
135 m · 12 sec
-
8
Continue straight
18.5 mi · 22 min
-
9
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
13 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue
-
10
Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
27.8 mi · 32 min · Basile Eunice Highway
-
11
Continue on West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street
-
12
Turn slight right onto West Vine Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Vine Street
-
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1815 ft · 45 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward LA 10: Lebeau
2464 ft · 1 min
-
16
Turn right onto State Highway 10
1285 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 10
-
17
Continue on State Route 10
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 10
-
18
Continue on La 10
2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10
-
19
Turn right
768 ft · 18 sec
-
20
Turn left onto State Route 10
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
-
21
Continue on West Railroad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Railroad Avenue
-
22
Turn left onto La 360
8.3 mi · 15 min · La 360
-
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 105
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 105
-
24
Turn straight onto Highway 105
9.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 105
-
25
Continue on South Simms Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Simms Street
-
26
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1067 ft · 54 sec · Riverside Drive
-
27
Turn left onto Fisherman Drive
698 ft · 31 sec · Fisherman Drive
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fisherman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Simmesport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Basile Eunice Highway
Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
27.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 near Simmesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Simmesport?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Lake Charles and 63.3 miles from Simmesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Simmesport.
Stop Ideas Near Eunice
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 Eunice.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Simmesport. Straight-line distance: 99.03 mi (159.38 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 Simmesport
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.9835200, -91.8001200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simmesport (-91.80012, 30.98352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.67 | $41.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.21 | $48.41 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.