This 88.9-mile drive from Cecilia to Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. With 94% of the journey on highways, it's a predominantly high-speed route. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $13. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is ideal as a single-day trip, allowing for a flexible departure time without the need for an overnight stop. You'll remain within the Southeast region throughout your journey, experiencing a consistent driving environment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Cecilia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
83.2 mi
1h 29m
Grand Point Highway
1.9 mi
3m
Enterprise Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Cecilia Bridge Highway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 83.2 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilia, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on LA 355
68 ft·2 sec·Cecilia Bridge Highway
2
Turn right onto LA 347
0.2 mi·26 sec·Cecilia Senior High School Highway
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
1.4 mi·2 min·Cecilia Senior High School Highway
4
Turn right onto LA 347
1.9 mi·3 min·Grand Point Highway
5
Enter roundabout
63 ft·1 sec
6
Continue
0.3 mi·40 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 10
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·Enterprise Boulevard
10
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Enterprise Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this efficient 1 hour and 40-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily cover the 88.9 miles in one go. However, remember that the longest stretch on I-10 is 83.2 miles, so consider a brief stop for fuel or a stretch before embarking on that segment if needed. The estimated $13 fuel cost is minimal, making this an economical day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Lake Charles, as services can be spread out on some highway stretches.
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 44.5 miles from Cecilia, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.2 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 50m 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 24m
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 Cecilia, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cecilia, LA
This is one driving day of about 88.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cecilia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 83.2 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway
Turn right onto LA 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in|LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Turn right onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip|~6m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.43 one way
$26.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.74
$29.48
premium
$4.56
$15.96
$31.91
diesel
$5.61
$19.63
$39.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.33
$4.27
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.78
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.45
$5.69
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Cecilia, LA
Afternoon
in Cecilia on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lake Charles, LA
Afternoon
in Lake Charles on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Crowley, LA
44 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 88.9-mile route, with 94% of the drive utilizing major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 83.2 miles, primarily on I-10. This suggests a consistent pace for most of the journey, with minimal deviations from high-speed travel. The roads are designed for efficiency, connecting Cecilia to Lake Charles without significant scenic detours or complex local road navigation.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Grand Point Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cecilia, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 1h 40m with 94% 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 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (LA 347 / Grand Point 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 83.2 miles on I 10. 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 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 347 / Cecilia Senior High School Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (LA 347 / Grand Point 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.
