How far is Supreme, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

The driving distance from Supreme, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.26 mi
02h 49m
Flight
135.2 mi
217.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.2 mi
Kilometers
217.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.26 mi
Kilometers
272.4 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Charles
Tue, May 26, 11:22 AM CDT
Return by in Supreme
Tue, May 26, 2:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Supreme
2026-05-26T08:33
Arrive Lake Charles
Tue, May 26, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Supreme
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Broussard
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

From Supreme
84.3 mi
01h 24m
To Lake Charles
84.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Supreme and Lake Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Supreme and Lake Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 1

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Raceland-M C Express

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East University Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Enterprise Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Enterprise Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Supreme and Lake Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East University Avenue
74.5 mi · 44%
Raceland-M C Express
62.9 mi · 37%
Highway 1
7.44 mi · 4%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 2%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 1%
Enterprise Boulevard
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East University Avenue

Merge slight left

70.1 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
135.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broussard
01h 24m from Supreme
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Supreme and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Supreme to Lake Charles?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Broussard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Supreme and 84.9 miles from Lake Charles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Supreme and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Broussard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broussard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broussard.

RAIL

Lafayette

10 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

20 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

82 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

119 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Supreme and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 135.2 mi (217.59 km).

Supreme

#1 Supreme

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,052
Coordinates29.8593700, -90.9812100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lake Charles

#2 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Population78,433
Coordinates30.2130900, -93.2044000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 1 (-90.981138, 29.859425)
End: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402, 30.21309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $22.61
Round trip
$45.22
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.61 $45.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.43 $50.85
Premium $4.63 $27.61 $55.22
Diesel $5.42 $32.33 $64.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Supreme and Lake Charles. The current time is 08:33:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.