Origin
Lake Charles, LA
Evening in Lake Charles on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Charles, LA to Haynesville, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
228.6 mi
368 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Haynesville, LA covers 228.6 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Enterprise Boulevard, Belden Street, Opelousas Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.3 miles from Lake Charles, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 228.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Enterprise Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Haynesville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Boulevard | — | — |
| Belden Street | — | — |
| Opelousas Street | — | — |
| I-10 | — | — |
| North Martin Luther King Highway | — | — |
| Highway 171 | — | — |
| East 1st Street | — | — |
| Mahlon Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Enterprise Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles, LA and Haynesville, LA.
1
Start on Enterprise Boulevard
479 ft
·
15 sec
·
Enterprise Boulevard
2
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Belden Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Belden Street
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Opelousas Street
7
Continue on I-10 Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I-10 Service Road
8
Turn right onto Opelousas Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Opelousas Street
9
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Martin Luther King Highway
10
Continue on Highway 171
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
11
Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
12
Continue on Mahlon Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mahlon Street
13
Continue on Shirley Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Shirley Street
14
Turn right onto North Pine Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
15
Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Lake Charles Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Charles Highway
17
Continue on South 5th Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South 5th Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street
413 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 5th Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
20
Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
21
Continue on Hammond Street
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Hammond Street
22
Continue on Fisher Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fisher Road
23
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
24
Turn right onto San Antonio Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
San Antonio Avenue
25
Continue on Natchitoches Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Natchitoches Highway
26
Turn left onto LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
27
Continue on State Route 485
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 485
28
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
29
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
13 min
30
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
31
Keep slight right
315 ft
·
8 sec
32
Turn straight
8.1 mi
·
12 min
33
Continue on HWY 84 EAST
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
HWY 84 EAST
34
Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ringgold Avenue
35
Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringgold Avenue
36
Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371
35 mi
·
49 min
·
HWY 371
37
Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
38
Continue on Sibley Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sibley Road
39
Continue on Lee Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
40
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
41
Continue on Homer Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Homer Road
42
Continue on Highway 79
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 79
43
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
44
Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi
·
5 min
45
At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi
·
2 min
46
Turn left
12 mi
·
18 min
47
Turn left onto Sherman Drive
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sherman Drive
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.3 miles from Lake Charles, LA, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
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 50 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haynesville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lake Charles, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 228.6 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Lake Charles, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.3 mi from Lake Charles, LA · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Lake Charles, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haynesville, LA
The final approach into Haynesville, 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 Haynesville, 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
$34.52 one way
$69.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $41.03 | $82.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $32.00 | $14.63 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Haynesville, LA
Evening in Haynesville on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Haynesville, LA covers 228.6 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Enterprise Boulevard, Belden Street, Opelousas Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.3 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 $34.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Haynesville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Charles, LA to Haynesville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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