Origin
DeQuincy, LA
Afternoon in DeQuincy on Thursday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeQuincy, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Trip Overview
The drive from DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 4th Street, South Grand Avenue, Highway 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 26.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 4th Street 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. 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 DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 34m 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 DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 4th Street | — | — |
| South Grand Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 27 | — | — |
| North Beglis Parkway | — | — |
| East Houston River Road | — | — |
| Houston River Road | — | — |
| Guillory Street | — | — |
| Sulphur Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on Lake Charles Avenue
167 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lake Charles Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grand Avenue
4
Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Louisiana Highway 27
5
Continue on North Beglis Parkway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Beglis Parkway
6
Turn left onto East Houston River Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Houston River Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Houston River Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Houston River Road
8
Continue on Guillory Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Guillory Street
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sulphur Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulphur Avenue
10
Turn right onto Sampson Street (LA 378)
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sampson Street (LA 378)
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto I- 10 Service Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I- 10 Service Road
12
Take the ramp slight right
125 ft
·
3 sec
13
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
14
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
16
Turn straight onto Belden Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Belden Street
17
Turn right onto Enterprise Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
18
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Lake Charles, LA
Afternoon in Lake Charles on Thursday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 4th Street, South Grand Avenue, Highway 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from DeQuincy, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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