Origin
Carlyss, LA
Late night in Carlyss on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carlyss, LA to Lake Charles, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carlyss, LA
Perry Z
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Trip Overview
This short 15.4-mile drive from Carlyss to Lake Charles, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and LA 1256, with Enterprise Boulevard also part of the journey. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this trip is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, more intimate driving experience rather than a straight-shot highway trek. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a leisurely exploration within the Southeast region of Louisiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creole Nature Trail All-American Road | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| LA 1256 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Louisiana Highway 27 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ruth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Belden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlyss, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on LA 27; LA 108
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisiana Highway 27
2
Continue on LA 1256
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 1256
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Ruth Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ruth Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge onto I 10
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Turn straight onto Belden Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Belden Street
8
Turn right onto US 90 Bus
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Enterprise Boulevard
9
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10 / Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Merge onto I 10 / Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 90 Bus / Enterprise Boulevard
Turn right onto US 90 Bus / Enterprise Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Lake Charles on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 15.4-mile journey. Only 19% of the route is on highways, meaning you'll be spending most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. This suggests a drive that requires your attention with frequent adjustments, rather than a monotonous cruise. The road character likely shifts as you transition between these different local and designated routes, offering a varied driving experience.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near I 10 / Creole Nature Trail All-American Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carlyss, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 21m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (I 10 / Creole Nature Trail All-American Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (US 90 Bus / Enterprise Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lake Charles, LA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. 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: at 3.5 miles (I 10 / Creole Nature Trail All-American Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (US 90 Bus / Enterprise Boulevard): 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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