How far is Milton, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Milton, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Lake Charles.
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Start on Espasie Drive
40 m · 12 sec · Espasie Drive
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Turn left onto West Milton Avenue
881 ft · 18 sec · West Milton Avenue
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Continue on Milton Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Milton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maurice Avenue
2202 ft · 44 sec · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lafayette Street
2626 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Street
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Continue on State Route 92
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 92
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Turn right onto Highway 343
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 343
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Continue on Richfield Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Richfield Road
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Turn left onto Cameron Street
1 mi · 1 min · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Austria Road
1 mi · 2 min · Austria Road
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Take the ramp left
1272 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Milton 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.
Austria Road
Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 01h 06m
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 Milton and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 40 miles from Milton and 40.1 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
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 Milton and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 67.8 mi (109.12 km).
#1 Milton
Milton is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1038100, -92.0765100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.59 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
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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