How far is Springhill, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Springhill, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springhill and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springhill and Lake Charles.
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Start on Highway 1072
3.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 1072
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Richland Heights Road
23.7 mi · 35 min · Richland Heights Road
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Turn left
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
38.1 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
124.3 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Springhill 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.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Keep slight left
124 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Springhill and 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 Springhill to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Springhill and 111.5 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springhill and Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
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 Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springhill and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 189.29 mi (304.64 km).
#1 Springhill
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 4,684 |
| Coordinates | 30.8079600, -90.1000800 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.01 | $66.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.84 | $71.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
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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