How far is DeQuincy, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
The driving distance from DeQuincy, LA to Lake Charles, LA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeQuincy and Lake Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy and Lake Charles.
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Start on Lake Charles Avenue
51 m · 12 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2003 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Continue on North Beglis Parkway
2009 ft · 47 sec · North Beglis Parkway
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Turn left onto East Houston River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Houston River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Houston River Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Houston River Road
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Continue on Guillory Street
1301 ft · 30 sec · Guillory Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sulphur Avenue
2850 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Avenue
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Turn right onto Sampson Street (LA 378)
2160 ft · 44 sec · Sampson Street (LA 378)
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I- 10 Service Road
1244 ft · 25 sec · I- 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
597 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
624 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Belden Street
665 ft · 19 sec · Belden Street
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Turn right onto Enterprise Boulevard
2901 ft · 60 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
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Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeQuincy and Lake Charles.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Louisiana Highway 27
Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving DeQuincy and Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeQuincy to Lake Charles?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sulphur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from DeQuincy and 13.2 miles from Lake Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around DeQuincy and Mostly Sunny near Lake Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sulphur.
Lake Charles
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeQuincy and Lake Charles. Straight-line distance: 21.34 mi (34.34 km).
#1 DeQuincy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 30.4504800, -93.4332200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Charles
The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 78,433 |
| Coordinates | 30.2130900, -93.2044000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402, 30.21309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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