How far is Lake Charles, LA from Springhill, LA?

The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Springhill, LA is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.85 mi
04h 17m
Flight
189.29 mi
304.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.29 mi
Kilometers
304.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.85 mi
Kilometers
348.99 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Charles
Wed, May 13, 8:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Charles
2026-05-12T23:32
Arrive Springhill
Wed, May 13, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:24 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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Lake Charles
108.3 mi
02h 08m
To Springhill
108.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Springhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Springhill.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Boulevard

    146 m · 15 sec · Enterprise Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Enterprise Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belden Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Belden Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    128 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    37.6 mi · 41 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Jackson

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montpelier, Amite City

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 16

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 16

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 1072

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 1072

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 1072

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Springhill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belden Street
128 mi · 59%
West Florida Republic Parkway
37.6 mi · 17%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
17.4 mi · 8%
Highway 1072
3.12 mi · 1%
State Route 16
2.42 mi · 1%
Enterprise Boulevard
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belden Street

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 22m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
02h 08m from Lake Charles
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Sunny near Springhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Springhill?

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Lake Charles and 108.6 miles from Springhill.

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

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Springhill.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grosse Tete, 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 Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Springhill. Straight-line distance: 189.29 mi (304.64 km).

Lake Charles

#1 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Springhill

#2 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population4,684
Coordinates30.8079600, -90.1000800
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Charles (-93.2044, 30.21309)
End: Springhill (-90.10008, 30.80796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $28.97
Round trip
$57.94
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.97 $57.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.63 $35.38 $70.76
Diesel $5.42 $41.42 $82.85

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

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Springhill. The current time is 23:32:52.

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