Origin
Lake Charles, LA
Afternoon in Lake Charles on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Charles, LA to Broussard, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
112.6 mi
181 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Charles, LA
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Broussard, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Broussard, LA covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Basile Eunice Highway, US 165, 3rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on Basile Eunice Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Lake Charles, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Broussard, LA covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Basile Eunice Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
81.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
4
89 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward LA 10: Lebeau
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 10: Lebeau
4
98.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
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LA 361 / La 361
Turn right onto LA 361 / La 361
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Broussard, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
Alexandria
14.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basile Eunice Highway | 27.8 mi | 31m |
| US 165 | 18.5 mi | 22m |
| 3rd Avenue | 13 mi | 14m |
| I 10 | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| State Route 107 | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| La 361 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| State Route 10 | 6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Basile Eunice Highway
— 27.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles, LA and Broussard, LA.
1
Start on Enterprise Boulevard
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Enterprise Boulevard
2
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Belden Street
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Belden Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 10; US 90
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 10; US 90
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
7
Keep slight left at fork
444 ft
·
11 sec
8
Continue on US 165
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 165
9
Turn right onto US 190
13 mi
·
14 min
·
3rd Avenue
10
Continue on US 190
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Basile Eunice Highway
11
Continue on US 190
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Landry Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 190
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Vine Street
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
14
Merge onto I 49; US 167
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward LA 10: Lebeau
16
Turn right onto LA 10; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 10
17
Continue on LA 10; LA 182
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 10
18
Continue on LA 10
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 10
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 71
20
Turn right onto LA 361
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
LA 361
21
Continue on LA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 107
22
Continue on LA 107
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 107
23
Continue on LA 107
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 107
24
Turn left onto Barron Road
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Barron Road
25
Arrive at destination
Barron Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Lake Charles, LA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broussard, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Charles, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Charles, LA
This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Charles, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Basile Eunice Highway for about 27.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.3 mi from Lake Charles, LA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Lake Charles, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broussard, LA
The final approach into Broussard, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Broussard, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.01 one way
$34.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.21 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Broussard, LA
Afternoon in Broussard on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Orange County, TX
56 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Broussard, LA covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Basile Eunice Highway, US 165, 3rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.3 miles from Lake Charles, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Broussard, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
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