How far is Lake Charles, LA from Youngsville, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Youngsville, LA is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Charles and Youngsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and Youngsville.
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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
65.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Cankton, Scott
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Mary Street
143 m · 10 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rue de Belier
36 m · 2 sec · Rue de Belier
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Exit the roundabout onto Rue de Belier
854 ft · 17 sec · Rue de Belier
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Continue on Rue du Belier
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rue du Belier
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ridge Road
71 m · 5 sec · Ridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Youngsville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Youngsville Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Street
2601 ft · 55 sec · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
26 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Street
689 ft · 14 sec · Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and Youngsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Belden Street
Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Charles and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Youngsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to Youngsville?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mermentau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Lake Charles and 41.5 miles from Youngsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lake Charles and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Youngsville.
Stop Ideas Near Mermentau
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 Mermentau.
Lafayette
Lake Charles
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Charles and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 72.97 mi (117.43 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 Youngsville
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 15,262 |
| Coordinates | 30.0996500, -91.9901200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Youngsville (-91.99012, 30.09965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.50 | $27.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
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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