Origin
Moss Bluff, LA
Late night in Moss Bluff on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moss Bluff, 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
13m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moss Bluff, LA
Stephen Andrews
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Moss Bluff and Lake Charles, this 7.8-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes about 13 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Martin Luther King Highway, Enterprise Boulevard, and I-10 to complete the trip. Because the drive is so short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting is simple here, as you can expect to spend around $1 on fuel for the entire distance. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. It is a highly practical route for those needing to move between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Highway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 10 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Theriot Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 171 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Highway
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moss Bluff, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on Old Highway 171
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Highway 171
2
Turn slight right onto Old Highway 171
111 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old Highway 171
3
Turn slight right onto Theriot Road
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Theriot Road
4
Turn left onto US 171
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 171 / Martin Luther King Highway
Turn left onto US 171 / Martin Luther King Highway
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
5:26 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 rather than a wide-open interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 18% of your time on highways, with the remaining distance composed of local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 3.7 miles along the Martin Luther King Highway, so be prepared for frequent maneuvering through local intersections. The road’s personality is functional and urban-focused, shifting from the residential feel of Moss Bluff to the more developed streets of Lake Charles. You won't find monotonous stretches here; instead, you get a quick, active driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network.
Only 18% 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: 3.7 mi on Martin Luther King Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 171 / Martin Luther King Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 171 / Martin Luther King Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
22 ft
-1 ft
Total Climb
25 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
22 ft
Elevation Range
23 ft
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 13m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Martin Luther King Highway. 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 0.5 miles (US 171 / Martin Luther King Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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