Drive or Fly: Red Chute, LA to Lake Charles, LA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SHV–LCH. At 197 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 58m
Distance
197 mi
Total Cost
$79
CO2
80 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 52m
20m in the air
Air Distance
164 mi
Total Cost
$127
CO2
42 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SHV and LCH. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 58m | 2h 52m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $79 | $127 |
| Carbon footprint | 80 kg CO2 | 42 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 49, US 171, US 171; US 190
via I 49, US 165, I 10
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Red Chute, LA to Lake Charles, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.