Origin
Lake Charles, LA
Afternoon in Lake Charles on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Charles, LA to Abbeville, LA
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
81.8 mi
132 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Abbeville, LA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, North Eastern Avenue, State Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.4 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.51 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from Lake Charles, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 81.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and North Eastern Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.4 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and North Eastern Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 52.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.5 miles (LA 14 Bus / South Magdalen Square): Navigation decision point; at 81.6 miles (LA 14 Bus / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
81.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
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LA 14 Bus / South Magdalen Square
Turn left onto LA 14 Bus / South Magdalen Square
Navigation decision point
5
81.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
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LA 14 Bus / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto LA 14 Bus / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
81.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
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LA 14 Bus / Concord Street
Turn right onto LA 14 Bus / Concord Street
Navigation decision point
5
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
LA 82; LA 14 Bus / South State Street
Turn right onto LA 82; LA 14 Bus / South State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 50.4 mi | 54m |
| North Eastern Avenue | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| State Route 13 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 7 mi | 10m |
| West 1st Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Port Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Crowley Rayne Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 50.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles, LA and Abbeville, LA.
1
Start on Enterprise Boulevard
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Enterprise Boulevard
2
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto Belden Street
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Belden Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 10; US 90
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 10; US 90
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward LA 1111: East Crowley
7
Keep slight right at fork
257 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn straight onto LA 1111
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Tower Road
9
Turn right onto US 90
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Crowley Rayne Highway
10
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Hutchinson Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 90
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
North Eastern Avenue
12
Continue on LA 13
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 13
13
At end of road, turn left onto LA 14
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veteran Memorial Drive
14
Continue on LA 14
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West 1st Street
15
Continue on LA 14
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
16
Continue on LA 14
428 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Summers Drive
17
Turn right onto LA 14 Bus
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Port Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto LA 14 Bus
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Washington Street
19
Turn left onto LA 14 Bus
244 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Magdalen Square
20
Turn left onto LA 14 Bus
195 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
21
Turn right onto LA 14 Bus
342 ft
·
9 sec
·
Concord Street
22
Turn right onto LA 82; LA 14 Bus
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
South State Street
23
Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Bus
354 ft
·
11 sec
·
Peace Street
24
Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Business
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Saint Charles Street
25
Arrive at destination
LA 82
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.9 miles from Lake Charles, LA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, LA
This is one driving day of about 81.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Charles, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 50.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.9 mi from Lake Charles, LA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.9 miles from Lake Charles, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abbeville, LA
The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, 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
$12.51 one way
$25.01 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $13.72 | $27.43 |
| premium | $4.61 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.17 | $36.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.59 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.24 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Abbeville, LA
Afternoon in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Orange County, TX
41 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 42m 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 Lake Charles, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, North Eastern Avenue, State Route 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Lake Charles, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.51 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.5 miles (LA 14 Bus / South Magdalen Square): Navigation decision point; at 81.6 miles (LA 14 Bus / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lake Charles, LA to Abbeville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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