Origin
Crowley, LA
Late night in Crowley on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crowley, LA to Lake Charles, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crowley, LA
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Lake Charles, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Crowley to Lake Charles in Louisiana covers 52.9 miles and should take about 1 hour to complete. It's an easy day trip, perfect for a quick journey between these two Southeast Louisiana towns. The primary route utilizes I-10, making it a highway-focused experience. Expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this short distance. This route is all about efficient travel, connecting two points within the same state and region without extensive detours or complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 48.9 mi | 52m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Parkerson Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue F | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hutchinson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 48.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
71 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Avenue F
363 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Avenue F
3
Turn right onto West 6th Street
369 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 6th Street
4
Turn left onto LA 13
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Parkerson Avenue
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 10
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
9
Continue on Enterprise Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Enterprise Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Crowley, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51 — 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
|
North Avenue F
Turn right onto North Avenue F
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 6th Street
Turn right onto West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
51 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Lake Charles, LA
Late night in Lake Charles on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
2 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 1m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on interstates. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-10, with the longest continuous stretch covering 48.9 miles. This means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and straightforward driving for most of the trip. The route transitions onto Enterprise Boulevard and North Parkerson Avenue closer to your destination, offering a slight change in pace as you enter Lake Charles. It's a drive characterized by efficiency and minimal complexity on the open road.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Enterprise Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Avenue F.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crowley, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 1h 1m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Avenue F): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.9 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 (North Avenue F): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: 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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