Origin
Oak Grove, LA
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, LA to Lake Charles, LA
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
239.8 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, LA
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Lake Charles, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 2, Oak Grove Highway, Andrews Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.66 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
119.9 miles from Oak Grove, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 239.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 2 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 4h 23m 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 Oak Grove, LA to Lake Charles, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Grove Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrews Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mer Rouge-Collinston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grabault Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mer Rouge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 2
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on State Route 2
13 mi
·
19 min
·
State Route 2
3
Continue on Oak Grove Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Oak Grove Highway
4
Continue on Andrews Lane
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Andrews Lane
5
Turn left onto South 14th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street
6
Continue on Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
7
Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Grabault Road
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mer Rouge Road
9
Continue on East Madison Avenue
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Madison Avenue
10
Continue on New Monroe Road
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Monroe Road
11
Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Sterlington Road
12
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
94 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13
Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
14
Continue on Macarthur Drive
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Macarthur Drive
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Masonic Circle
16
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Masonic Drive
17
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
18
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
19
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
20
Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
21
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
22
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 119.9 miles from Oak Grove, LA, or about 2h 11m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
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 Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, LA
This is one driving day of about 239.8 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Grove, 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 119.9 mi from Oak Grove, LA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 119.9 miles from Oak Grove, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$36.66 one way
$73.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
| premium | $4.61 | $43.52 | $87.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.28 | $106.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.18 | $11.51 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $20.98 | $9.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.35 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Lake Charles, LA
Afternoon in Lake Charles on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
120 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 23m 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 Oak Grove, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 2, Oak Grove Highway, Andrews Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.9 miles from Oak Grove, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.66 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 4h 23m 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 Oak Grove, LA to Lake Charles, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Grove, LA to Lake Charles, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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