Origin
Lake Charles, LA
Afternoon in Lake Charles on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Charles, LA to Leonville, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
90.4 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Leonville, LA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Leonville, LA covers 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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, US 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.65 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.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Lake Charles, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Boulevard | — | — |
| Belden Street | — | — |
| US 165 | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Basile Eunice Highway | — | — |
| West Landry Street | — | — |
| West Vine Street | — | — |
| South Main 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 Leonville, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
7
Keep slight left
443 ft
·
12 sec
8
Continue straight
18 mi
·
22 min
9
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
13 mi
·
14 min
·
3rd Avenue
10
Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Basile Eunice Highway
11
Continue on West Landry Street
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Landry Street
12
Turn slight right onto West Vine Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Vine Street
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
15
Turn right onto South Union Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Union Street
16
Turn left onto Creswell Lane
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Creswell Lane
17
Continue on Cresswell Lane
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cresswell Lane
18
Continue on State Route 31
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 31
19
Continue on State Route 31
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
State Route 31
20
Arrive at your destination
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 45.2 miles from Lake Charles, LA, or about 56m 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leonville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Charles, LA
This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lake Charles, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Lake Charles, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.65 one way
$27.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Leonville, LA
Afternoon in Leonville on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
22 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
1h 52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
90.4 mi in 1h 52m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Enterprise Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Leonville, LA is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Leonville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 90.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Leonville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leonville, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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