How far is Ville Platte, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Ville Platte, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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 33m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ville Platte and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ville Platte and Lake Charles.
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Start on North Chataignier Street
70 m · 7 sec · North Chataignier Street
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Continue on Rue Chataignier Sud
1.4 km · 2 min · Rue Chataignier Sud
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Continue on South Chataignier Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · South Chataignier Road
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Continue on Chataiginer Road
1651 ft · 33 sec · Chataiginer Road
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Continue on Vine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2754 ft · 55 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on Chataniger Road
106 m · 7 sec · Chataniger Road
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Continue on Chatangia Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Chatangia Road
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Continue on State Route 29
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 29
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Turn left onto North C C Duson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street
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Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue
6.8 mi · 8 min · West Laurel Avenue
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Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Basile Eunice Highway
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Continue on Main Street
13 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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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 Ville Platte 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.
Longest stretch
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18.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ville Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ville Platte to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Elton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Ville Platte and 40.5 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ville Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Elton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ville Platte and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 64.53 mi (103.85 km).
#1 Ville Platte
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.6879700, -92.2715200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.88 | $23.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
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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