How far is Simmesport, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Simmesport, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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 02h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simmesport and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simmesport and Lake Charles.
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Start on Fisherman Drive
698 ft · 37 sec · Fisherman Drive
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1067 ft · 51 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto North Simms Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Simms Street
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Continue on Highway 105
9.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 105
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 105
4.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 105
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Turn right onto La 360
8.3 mi · 15 min · La 360
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on State Route 10
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
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Turn right
778 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto La 10
2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10
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Continue on State Route 10
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 10
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Continue on State Highway 10
2826 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 10
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Turn left onto I 49 South: Opelousas
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 West: Opelousas
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 54 min
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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 Simmesport and Lake Charles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 190 West
Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Simmesport 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 Simmesport to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 63 miles from Simmesport and 75.4 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simmesport and 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.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simmesport and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 99.03 mi (159.38 km).
#1 Simmesport
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.9835200, -91.8001200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
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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