Arnaudville to Lake Charles is 91.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m via US 167 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's easy to complete in a single day. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick and efficient journey between these two points. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.9 miles from Arnaudville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
58 mi
1h 2m
I 10
13.9 mi
15m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6.7 mi
7m
State Route 93
3.2 mi
5m
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi
5m
LA 182
2 mi
3m
Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
North University Avenue
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 58 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnaudville, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on Front Street
132 ft·8 sec·Front Street
2
Turn right onto LA 31; LA 347
110 ft·7 sec·Fuselier Street
3
Turn left onto LA 31
365 ft·8 sec·State Route 31
4
Turn right onto LA 93
3.1 mi·5 min·Bayou Courtableau Highway
5
Continue on LA 93
3.2 mi·5 min·State Route 93
6
Continue on LA 93
0.3 mi·26 sec·Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue on LA 93
0.4 mi·49 sec·East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
8
Turn left onto LA 760-2
0.8 mi·1 min·Bellemin Street
9
Turn straight onto Belleman Street
154 ft·6 sec·Belleman Street
10
Turn straight onto LA 182
2.0 mi·3 min·LA 182
11
Continue on LA 182
1.0 mi·1 min·North University Avenue
12
Turn slight left
0.3 mi·43 sec
13
Merge onto I 49; US 167
6.7 mi·7 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Take the exit onto US 167
58 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 167
Toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
15
Continue on I 10
14 mi·15 min·I 10
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
17
Turn straight onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·Enterprise Boulevard
18
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Enterprise Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Boulevard
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, single-day drive of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning is ideal to ensure you have ample daylight. The longest stretch on US 167 is 58 miles, so plan your fuel stop before hitting that segment if your tank is low. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical trip. There are no specified stops, so you can decide on the fly if you need a break, but be aware that the majority of the drive is on high-speed highways.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.9 miles from Arnaudville, LA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 miles.
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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Arnaudville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arnaudville, LA
This is one driving day of about 91.8 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Arnaudville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 58 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 31; LA 347 / Fuselier Street
Turn right onto LA 31; LA 347 / Fuselier Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 31 / State Route 31
Turn left onto LA 31 / State Route 31
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 93 / Bayou Courtableau Highway
Turn right onto LA 93 / Bayou Courtableau Highway
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip|~12m in|LA 760-2 / Bellemin Street
Turn left onto LA 760-2 / Bellemin Street
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip|~26m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.86 one way
$27.73 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.22
$30.44
premium
$4.56
$16.48
$32.95
diesel
$5.61
$20.27
$40.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.64
$4.41
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.03
$3.67
EV Truck/SUV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.88
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Arnaudville, LA
Morning
in Arnaudville on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lake Charles, LA
Morning
in Lake Charles on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Crowley, LA
46 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
22 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
1h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 58 miles on US 167, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to I 10 and the Veterans Memorial Expressway, indicating a shift to faster, multi-lane conditions as you approach Lake Charles. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and minimal local road detours, making for a predictable and swift trip.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and I 10. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 31; LA 347 / Fuselier Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arnaudville, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 1h 48m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 31; LA 347 / Fuselier Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (LA 31 / State Route 31): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 93 / Bayou Courtableau Highway): Navigation decision point.
Lake Charles is the second-largest city in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, with 87,000 residents in 2022. It is well known for gaming and the great outdoors, culinary delights and rhythm and blues. There are over 75 annual festivals from the splendor of Mardi Gras to the swashbuckling days of the Contraband Days Pirate Festival, there is something going on nearly every weekend.
The longest stretch is about 58 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 31; LA 347 / Fuselier Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (LA 31 / State Route 31): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 93 / Bayou Courtableau Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Charles, LA before heading back.
