Origin
Deville, LA
Late night in Deville on Monday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deville, LA to Lake Charles, LA
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
115.4 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Charles, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deville, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 115.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Masonic Drive, I 10, LA 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.7 miles on Masonic Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.64 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.7 miles from Deville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 115.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Masonic Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 79.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 115 / Highway 115.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 115 / Highway 115): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 115 / Highway 115
Turn sharp left onto LA 115 / Highway 115
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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LA 28
At end of road, turn left onto LA 28
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
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LA 28
Turn left onto LA 28
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 167 Bus; LA 28 Bus
Take the exit onto US 167 Bus; LA 28 Bus toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandri...
4
20.4 mi into trip
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~36m in
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Fenner Street
Turn right onto Fenner Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Drive | 79.7 mi | 1h 40m |
| I 10 | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| LA 28 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Highway 1207 | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Pineville Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US 167 Bus | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fenner Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Masonic Drive
— 79.7 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deville, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on this road
252 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto LA 115
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
Highway 115
3
Turn left onto LA 1207
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 1207
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
LA 28
5
Turn left onto LA 28
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
LA 28
6
Merge onto US 167; LA 28
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pineville Expressway
7
Take the exit onto US 167 Bus; LA 28 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 167 Bus; LA 28 Bus
Toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria
8
Turn right onto Fenner Street
303 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fenner Street
9
Continue on Masonic Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Masonic Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto US 165
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Masonic Drive
11
Continue on US 165
78 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Masonic Drive
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
13
Merge onto I 10
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 10
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
16
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Boulevard
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.7 miles from Deville, LA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.7 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Charles, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deville, LA
This is one driving day of about 115.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Masonic Drive for about 79.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Deville, LA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Deville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Masonic Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.7 miles.
Arriving in Lake Charles, LA
The final approach into Lake Charles, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lake Charles, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.64 one way
$35.28 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| premium | $4.61 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.10 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Late night in Lake Charles on Monday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
21 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
2h 35m 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 Deville, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 115.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Masonic Drive, I 10, LA 28. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from Deville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.64 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 115 / Highway 115): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (LA 28): Navigation decision point.
The route from Deville, LA to Lake Charles, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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