Road Trips from Lake Charles, LA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
24
Shortest
0.9h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
19 total in this range
Banks Springs, LA
3h 15m158.5 mi one way
Ringgold, LA
3h 42m173.9 mi one way
Krotz Springs, LA
2h100.4 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
3h 59m206.2 mi one way
New Roads, LA
2h 39m126.4 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Banks Springs, LA
3h 15m158.5 mi one way
Ringgold, LA
3h 42m173.9 mi one way
Minden, LA
4h 12m194.6 mi one way
Krotz Springs, LA
2h100.4 mi one way
Ringgold, LA
3h 42m173.9 mi one way
Minden, LA
4h 12m194.6 mi one way
Kentwood, LA
3h 45m201.6 mi one way
Schriever, LA
3h 19m169.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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