Origin
Scott, LA
Afternoon in Scott on Sunday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scott, 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 19m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scott, LA
Atahan Demir
Lake Charles, LA
Liisbet Luup
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Southeast Louisiana, the 69.5-mile journey from Scott to Lake Charles is an ideal candidate. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget remains quite manageable, with estimated fuel costs hovering around $11 for the one-way trek. Since both cities are located within the same region, you won't experience significant geographical shifts, but the direct connection via I-10 makes for a highly efficient commute. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this route is built for speed and simplicity rather than a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 65.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Enterprise Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Saint Mary Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| State Route 93 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Delhomme Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 65.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
1
Start on Delhomme Avenue
30 ft
·
2 sec
·
Delhomme Avenue
2
Turn right onto Saint Mary Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Mary Street
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 93
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
4
Continue on LA 93
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
5
Continue on LA 93
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 93
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
66 mi
·
1 hr 11 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Scott, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.8 miles.
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 67.6 — 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
|
Saint Mary Street
Turn right onto Saint Mary Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
LA 93 / Saint Mary Street
Enter roundabout onto LA 93 / Saint Mary Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$20.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Lake Charles on Sunday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Jennings, LA
35 mi in
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
16 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 19m 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 classic highway-focused drive that prioritizes efficiency over complexity. With 95% of the trip spent on high-speed roads, you will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly on I-10. The vast majority of your journey—a 65.8-mile stretch—is spent on the interstate, providing a consistent experience before you eventually transition to local roads like Enterprise Boulevard and Saint Mary Street. Because this is a high-speed corridor, the character of the road is largely utilitarian and predictable. You can anticipate a steady, uninterrupted flow that allows you to cover the distance in under an hour and a half without the need for technical maneuvering.
95% 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: 65.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Saint Mary Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scott, LA to Lake Charles, LA is easy. At 1h 19m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (LA 93 / Saint Mary Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
36 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
23 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
36 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
25 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 1h 19m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.8 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 (Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (LA 93 / Saint Mary Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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