How far is Lake Charles, LA from Welsh, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Welsh, LA is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Welsh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Welsh.
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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
22.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 99: Welsh
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
2766 ft · 59 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
96 m · 19 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
57 m · 8 sec · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Welsh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Welsh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Welsh?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Lake Charles and 12.9 miles from Welsh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near Welsh.
Stop Ideas Near Iowa
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 Iowa.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
Beaumont
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Welsh. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.77 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 Welsh
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,195 |
| Coordinates | 30.2360400, -92.8226500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Welsh (-92.82265, 30.23604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
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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