How far is Lake Charles, LA from DeQuincy, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to DeQuincy, LA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Lake Charles and DeQuincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Charles and DeQuincy.
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Start on Enterprise Boulevard
146 m · 15 sec · Enterprise Boulevard
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Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Boulevard
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Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
151 m · 10 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North Beglis Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Beglis Parkway
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
2003 ft · 41 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Charles Avenue
51 m · 7 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Charles and DeQuincy.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near DeQuincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Charles to DeQuincy?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sulphur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Lake Charles and 14 miles from DeQuincy.
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 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Charles and Mostly Sunny near DeQuincy.
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 Lake Charles and DeQuincy. Straight-line distance: 21.34 mi (34.34 km).
#1 Lake Charles
The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 78,433 |
| Coordinates | 30.2130900, -93.2044000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeQuincy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 30.4504800, -93.4332200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeQuincy (-93.43322, 30.45048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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