How far is Pineville, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Pineville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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 Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pineville and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville and Lake Charles.
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Start on Main Street
9 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Shamrock Street
1738 ft · 37 sec · East Shamrock Street
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Turn right onto Melrose Street
120 m · 10 sec · Melrose Street
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Continue on Melrose Street
1758 ft · 35 sec · Melrose Street
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Take the ramp slight left
698 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
1982 ft · 34 sec · Pineville Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Fenner Street
92 m · 7 sec · Fenner Street
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Continue on Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1855 ft · 35 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 Pineville 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Pineville and Sunny near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pineville to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Pineville and 50.9 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pineville and Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Oberlin
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 Oberlin.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pineville and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 89.25 mi (143.63 km).
#1 Pineville
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 14,111 |
| Coordinates | 31.3224000, -92.4343000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
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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