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

The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Supreme, LA is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
168.51 mi
03h 25m
Flight
135.2 mi
217.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.2 mi
Kilometers
217.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.51 mi
Kilometers
271.19 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Supreme
Tue, May 26, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Charles
Tue, May 26, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Charles
2026-05-26T09:16
Arrive Supreme
Tue, May 26, 12:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Broussard
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

From Lake Charles
84.2 mi
01h 42m
To Supreme
84.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North University Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North University Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    154 m · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 1

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 1

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
75.1 mi · 45%
Belden Street
70.4 mi · 42%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.64 mi · 3%
North University Avenue
3.98 mi · 2%
Highway 1
2.94 mi · 2%
Enterprise Boulevard
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belden Street

Merge slight left

70.1 mi · 01h 16m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
135.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broussard
01h 42m from Lake Charles
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Supreme.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Broussard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Lake Charles and 84.3 miles from Supreme.

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

The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Charles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Supreme.

Stop Ideas Near Broussard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broussard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broussard.

RAIL

Lafayette

10 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

20 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

82 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

119 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Supreme. Straight-line distance: 135.2 mi (217.59 km).

Lake Charles

#1 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Supreme

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,052
Coordinates29.8593700, -90.9812100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Charles (-93.2044, 30.21309)
End: Supreme (-90.98121, 29.85937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.51 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.07
11.9 gal · 45.02 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.53 $45.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.34 $50.68
Premium $4.63 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.42 $32.22 $64.44

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Supreme. The current time is 09:16:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.