How far is it from Elton, LA, to Lake Charles, LA, ?

The distance between Elton, LA, and Lake Charles, LA, is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Elton, LA, to Lake Charles, LA, ?

The drive from Elton, LA, to Lake Charles, LA, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Elton, LA, to Lake Charles, LA, ?

The fastest route from Elton, LA, to Lake Charles, LA, covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Lake Charles, LA from Elton, LA?

Lake Charles, LA lies roughly to the south-west of Elton, LA.

Which roads does the route from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA follow?

The drive from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA mainly follows US 165.

Which towns do you pass between Elton, LA and Lake Charles, LA?

Towns on the route from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA include Oberlin, Kinder, Iowa.

Are there charging stations between Elton, LA and Lake Charles, LA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 1051 (350 kW); Walmart 331 (Sulphur, LA) (350 kW); Henry's Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Elton, LA Lake Charles, LA

Distance: 44 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA takes about 55 min via US 165. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Iowa, LA, Lake Charles, LA. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 44 mi

1 Depart onto Main Street 10 mi
2 Turn left 19 mi
3 Take exit right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 11 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway 5 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Enterprise Boulevard 1 mi

9 Turn left onto East Prien Lake Road 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Kirkman Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Craft Street 138 yd
12 Arrive left onto Craft Street

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The return trip from Lake Charles, LA to Elton, LA covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

10 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 1051CCS · 1119 Lowe-Grout Road, Iowa, LA, 70647350 kW
Walmart 331 (Sulphur, LA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 525 N Cities Service Hwy, Sulphur, LA, 70663350 kW
Henry's Travel Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 14390 Highway 101, Iowa, LA, 70647250 kW
Prien Lake Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1772 W Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA, 70601250 kW
Lake Charles, LACCS · 1758 w Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA, 70601200 kW

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Lake Charles, LA → Iowa, LA16 mi · 20 min Lake Charles, LA → Chennault International Airport (CWF)7 mi · 20 min Lake Charles, LA → Sulphur, LA12 mi · 20 min Lake Charles, LA → Westlake, LA12 mi · 20 min Lake Charles, LA → Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)6 mi · 15 min Lake Charles, LA → Vinton, LA25 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Elton, LA, {fromState} to Lake Charles, LA, {toState}?: The distance between Elton, LA, {fromState} and Lake Charles, LA, {toState} is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Elton, LA, {fromState} to Lake Charles, LA, {toState}?: The drive from Elton, LA, {fromState} to Lake Charles, LA, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Elton, LA, {fromState} to Lake Charles, LA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Elton, LA, {fromState} to Lake Charles, LA, {toState} covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Lake Charles, LA from Elton, LA?: Lake Charles, LA lies roughly to the south-west of Elton, LA.
Which roads does the route from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA follow?: The drive from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA mainly follows US 165.
Which towns do you pass between Elton, LA and Lake Charles, LA?: Towns on the route from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA include Oberlin, Kinder, Iowa.
Are there charging stations between Elton, LA and Lake Charles, LA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Elton, LA to Lake Charles, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 1051 (350 kW); Walmart 331 (Sulphur, LA) (350 kW); Henry's Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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