Origin
Lake Charles, LA
Late night in Lake Charles on Monday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Charles, LA to Saint Martinville, LA
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Saint Martinville, LA
TBD Traveller
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to Saint Martinville, LA covers 90.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Terrace Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.84 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
45.2 miles from Lake Charles, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 90.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.1 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 19 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 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Southwest Evangeline Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 90.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 72.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.4 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward LA 182
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 182
5
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
81.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
81.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
90.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
West Bridge Street
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 70.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Terrace Highway | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| North University Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| State Route 96 | 1 mi | 1m |
| LA 182 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Port Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles, LA and Saint Martinville, 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
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward LA 182
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
LA 182
7
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn slight right onto North University Avenue
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North University Avenue
9
Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
10
Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left onto State Route 96
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 96
15
Continue on Terrace Highway
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Terrace Highway
16
Continue on West Port Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Port Street
17
Turn left onto South Vivier Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Vivier Street
18
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Bridge Street
19
Arrive at your destination
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 45.2 miles from Lake Charles, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Martinville, 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 90.5 miles and 1h 49m.
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 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Lake Charles, LA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 45.2 miles from Lake Charles, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.
Arriving in Saint Martinville, LA
The final approach into Saint Martinville, 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 Saint Martinville, 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
$13.84 one way
$27.67 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.17 | $30.35 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Saint Martinville, LA
Late night in Saint Martinville on Monday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
45 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
1 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
1h 49m 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 Saint Martinville, LA covers 90.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Southwest Evangeline Thruway, Terrace Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 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 $13.84 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 90.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 72.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 81.4 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lake Charles, LA to Saint Martinville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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