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

The estimated driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Supreme, LA is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.01 mi
03h 30m · estimated
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

Estimated road route
169.01 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
271.99 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Supreme
Sat, Apr 11, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Charles
Sat, Apr 11, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Charles
2026-04-11T00:09
Arrive Supreme
Sat, Apr 11, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
Abbeville
LA

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lake Charles
67.6 mi
01h 45m
To Supreme
101.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
135.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbeville
01h 45m from Lake Charles
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Sunny 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 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Abbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Lake Charles and 101.4 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 33.8 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Abbeville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

30 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

30 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

106 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

108 mi away
100 Ryan Street

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: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
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
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $22.61
Round trip
$45.22
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.61 $45.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.43 $50.85
Premium $4.63 $27.61 $55.22
Diesel $5.42 $32.33 $64.66

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Supreme. The current time is 00:09:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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