How far is Mandeville, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Mandeville and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville and Lake Charles.
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Start on Monroe Street
49 m · 10 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Girod Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street
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Turn left onto Florida Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Street
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Continue on Highway 190
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 190
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 190: North Causeway Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell
1288 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 12 West: Hammond
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
62.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
124.3 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Mandeville and Lake Charles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Keep slight left
124 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mandeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mandeville to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Mandeville and 99.6 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mandeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 187.53 mi (301.8 km).
#1 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.58 | $53.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.01 | $76.03 |
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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