How far is Mansfield, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Mansfield, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Lake Charles.
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Start on Polk Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Polk Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
73.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on Shreveport Highway
73 m · 3 sec · Shreveport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street
41 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Main Street
12.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Pine Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 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 Mansfield and Lake Charles.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
73.8 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Leesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Mansfield and 72.8 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mansfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Leesville
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 Leesville.
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 129.43 mi (208.3 km).
#1 Mansfield
City in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,579 |
| Coordinates | 32.0376600, -93.7001800 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
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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