How far is Midway, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Midway, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Lake Charles.
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Start on West Southern Avenue
10 m · 3 sec · West Southern Avenue
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Turn left
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 3104
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 3104
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Turn slight right
20.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Ridge Street
14 mi · 19 min · Ridge Street
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive
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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 Midway 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.
Masonic Drive
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi · 01h 36m
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 leaving Midway and Partly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Glenmora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Midway and 68.5 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.25 one way or $34.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Midway and Partly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Glenmora
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 Glenmora.
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Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 119.7 mi (192.64 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6921200, -92.1523600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.61 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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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