Origin
Lake Charles, LA
Afternoon in Lake Charles on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Charles, LA to Oak Grove, LA
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
249.4 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 0m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Oak Grove, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Oak Grove, LA covers 249.4 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Enterprise Boulevard, Belden Street, US 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.7 miles from Lake Charles, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 249.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Enterprise Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Oak Grove, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macarthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Enterprise Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles, LA and Oak Grove, LA.
1
Start on Enterprise Boulevard
479 ft
·
15 sec
·
Enterprise Boulevard
2
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Belden Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Belden Street
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
7
Keep slight left
443 ft
·
12 sec
8
Continue straight
78 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
9
Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
10
Turn right
105 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Macarthur Drive
12
Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
13
Continue on Monroe Highway
62 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Monroe Highway
14
Continue straight
23 mi
·
26 min
15
Turn straight
30 mi
·
35 min
16
Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Avenue
17
Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Madison Avenue
18
Continue on Mer Rouge Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mer Rouge Road
19
Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Grabault Road
20
Turn left onto Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
21
Continue on South 14th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street
22
Turn right onto East Davenport Avenue
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Davenport Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto Andrews Lane
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Andrews Lane
24
Continue on Oak Grove Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Oak Grove Highway
25
Continue on State Route 2
13 mi
·
19 min
·
State Route 2
26
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.7 miles from Lake Charles, LA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Grove, 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.
+
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 249.4 miles and 5h 13m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.7 mi from Lake Charles, LA · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 124.7 miles from Lake Charles, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Grove, LA
The final approach into Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, 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
$38.13 one way
$76.25 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $41.82 | $83.64 |
| premium | $4.61 | $45.27 | $90.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.41 | $110.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.19 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.82 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.92 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Oak Grove, LA
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
125 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
18 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
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Oak Grove, LA covers 249.4 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Enterprise Boulevard, Belden Street, US 165. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.7 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 $38.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Charles, LA to Oak Grove, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Charles, LA to Oak Grove, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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