How far is Rayne, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Rayne, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
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.
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rayne and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayne and Lake Charles.
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Start on East Texas Avenue
34 m · 4 sec · East Texas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Adams Avenue
2152 ft · 36 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Turn slight left onto State Route 35
140 m · 8 sec · State Route 35
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Continue on The Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · The Boulevard
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Turn left
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
56 mi · 1 hr 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 Rayne 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.
The Boulevard
Merge slight left
56 mi · 01h 01m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rayne to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Rayne and 29.8 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Welsh
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 Welsh.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rayne and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 55.9 mi (89.96 km).
#1 Rayne
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,983 |
| Coordinates | 30.2349300, -92.2684600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
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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