Origin
Stonewall, LA
Morning in Stonewall on Tuesday
Local time
11:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
165.9 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonewall, LA
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Lake Charles, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 165.9 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shreveport Highway, North 6th Street, South 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.05 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83 miles from Stonewall, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 165.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shreveport Highway 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 Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 171 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Shreveport Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonewall, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on Stonewall-Preston Road
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
Stonewall-Preston Road
2
Turn right
95 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
3
Continue on Shreveport Highway
240 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 6th Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
6
Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 5th Street
8
Continue on Main Street
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
10
Continue on North Pine Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
11
Turn left onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
12
Continue on Highway 171
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
13
Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Highway
14
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
15
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
16
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
17
Turn straight onto Enterprise Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
18
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83 miles from Stonewall, LA, or about 1h 29m 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Stonewall, 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 Stonewall, LA
This is one driving day of about 165.9 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stonewall, 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 83 mi from Stonewall, LA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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
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
$25.05 one way
$50.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.50 | $55.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.78 | $59.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.23 | $10.62 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Lake Charles, LA
Morning in Lake Charles on Tuesday
Local time
11:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m 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 Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA covers 165.9 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shreveport Highway, North 6th Street, South 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 miles from Stonewall, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.05 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stonewall, LA to Lake Charles, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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