How far is Leonville, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Leonville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
Town in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leonville and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonville and Lake Charles.
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Start on Oscar Rivette Street
6 m · 1 sec · Oscar Rivette Street
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Continue on State Route 31
7 mi · 12 min · State Route 31
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Continue on State Route 31
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Cresswell Lane
2273 ft · 45 sec · Cresswell Lane
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Continue on Creswell Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Creswell Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Union Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East Landry Street
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Landry Street
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Continue on Lawler Highway
21.5 mi · 24 min · Lawler Highway
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Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Basile Eunice Highway
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Continue on Main Street
13 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit right
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard
3249 ft · 1 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leonville and Lake Charles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lawler Highway
Continue on Lawler Highway
21.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leonville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leonville to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Elton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Leonville and 48.4 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $24.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leonville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Elton
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 Elton.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leonville and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 75.24 mi (121.08 km).
#1 Leonville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,093 |
| Coordinates | 30.4704700, -91.9784500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Charles
The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 78,433 |
| Coordinates | 30.2130900, -93.2044000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402, 30.21309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
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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