Origin
Lake Charles, LA
Morning in Lake Charles on Thursday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 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
DeQuincy, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA covers 28 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Enterprise Boulevard, I-10, US 90 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 28 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA is easy. At 47m 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 Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Boulevard | — | — |
| I-10 | — | — |
| US 90 West | — | — |
| North Beglis Parkway | — | — |
| Highway 27 | — | — |
| South Grand Avenue | — | — |
| East 4th Street | — | — |
| Lake Charles Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Enterprise Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles, LA and DeQuincy, LA.
1
Start on Enterprise Boulevard
479 ft
·
15 sec
·
Enterprise Boulevard
2
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
I-10 Service Road
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Merge slight left
4.0 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 90 West
7
Keep slight right
4.8 mi
·
7 min
8
Turn right onto North Beglis Parkway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Beglis Parkway
9
Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Louisiana Highway 27
10
Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Grand Avenue
11
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 4th Street
12
Turn left onto Lake Charles Avenue
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Charles Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
DeQuincy, LA
Morning in DeQuincy on Thursday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 DeQuincy, LA covers 28 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Enterprise Boulevard, I-10, US 90 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.23 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 Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA is easy. At 47m 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 Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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