How far is New Roads, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from New Roads, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Roads and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Roads and Lake Charles.
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Start on Parent Street
34 m · 7 sec · Parent Street
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Turn right onto New Roads Street
3003 ft · 1 min · New Roads Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on False River Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · False River Drive
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Continue on False River Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · False River Road
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Turn right onto Parlange Lane
4.5 mi · 8 min · Parlange Lane
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Turn right onto State Route 78
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 78
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
37.5 mi · 47 min · Airline Highway
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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 New Roads 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.
Airline Highway
Turn right onto Airline Highway
37.5 mi · 00h 47m
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 New Roads and Patchy Fog then 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 New Roads to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from New Roads and 69.4 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Roads and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Eunice
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 Eunice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Roads and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 110.59 mi (177.97 km).
#1 New Roads
City in Louisiana
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 30.7015700, -91.4362200 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
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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