How far is Lake Charles, LA from Woodmere, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Woodmere, LA is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Woodmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Woodmere.
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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
199 mi · 3 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
1748 ft · 37 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn slight left
3149 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
624 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Destrehan Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Destrehan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue
125 m · 20 sec · Destrehan Avenue
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Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane
679 ft · 28 sec · Long Leaf Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
983 ft · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
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Turn right onto Patricia Lane
1266 ft · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
94 m · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
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Turn right onto Deerpark Drive
2111 ft · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
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Turn left onto Oakmere Drive
77 m · 14 sec · Oakmere Drive
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Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
2522 ft · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paige Janette Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Woodmere.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Sunny near Woodmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Woodmere?
The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 108.1 miles from Lake Charles and 108.4 miles from Woodmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.89 one way or $59.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Charles and Sunny near Woodmere.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
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 Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Woodmere. Straight-line distance: 188.46 mi (303.3 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 Woodmere
Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.8579800, -90.0803500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodmere (-90.08035, 29.85798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.53 | $73.05 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $44.49 | $88.98 |
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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