How far is Youngsville, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from Youngsville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Lake Charles.
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Start on Lafayette Street
823 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
34 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Youngsville Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Youngsville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rue du Belier
13 m · 1 sec · Rue du Belier
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Exit the roundabout onto Rue du Belier
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rue du Belier
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Continue on Rue de Belier
847 ft · 17 sec · Rue de Belier
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Apollo Road
42 m · 3 sec · Apollo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Apollo Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Apollo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Saint Mary Street
62 m · 4 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Mary Street
1376 ft · 27 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Continue on State Route 93
733 ft · 21 sec · State Route 93
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Take the ramp left
1566 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Youngsville 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.
State Route 93
Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Youngsville 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 Youngsville to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Mermentau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Youngsville and 44.5 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Youngsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Mermentau
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 Mermentau.
Lafayette
Lake Charles
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 72.97 mi (117.43 km).
#1 Youngsville
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 15,262 |
| Coordinates | 30.0996500, -91.9901200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.01 | $28.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.41 | $32.81 |
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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