Origin
Vinton, LA
Afternoon in Vinton on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vinton, LA to DeQuincy, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vinton, LA
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DeQuincy, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Vinton to DeQuincy, you are looking at a quick 29.9-mile trip that typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. This route keeps you entirely within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to get between these two towns. You will navigate primarily via local roads, specifically Short Street, State Route 3063, and State Route 109. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have total flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 12 | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| State Route 109 | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| State Route 3063 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Horridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Short Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lake Charles Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 12
— 16.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinton, LA and DeQuincy, LA.
1
Start on Horridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Horridge Street
2
Turn left onto Short Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Short Street
3
Continue on LA 3063
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 3063
4
Turn right onto LA 109
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 109
5
Turn right onto LA 12
17 mi
·
24 min
·
LA 12
6
Turn right onto Lake Charles Avenue
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Charles Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
Lake Charles Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Short Street
Turn left onto Short Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
LA 109 / State Route 109
Turn right onto LA 109 / State Route 109
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
LA 12
Turn right onto LA 12
Navigation decision point
3
29.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Lake Charles Avenue
Turn right onto Lake Charles Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
DeQuincy, LA
Afternoon in DeQuincy on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
21 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
48m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets and state routes for the entirety of the 29.9-mile journey. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the road composition is defined by frequent transitions between Short Street, State Route 3063, and State Route 109. This setup creates a driving experience that requires your full attention, as the path is characterized by local road maneuvers rather than high-speed highway segments.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on LA 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 12 and State Route 109. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Short Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vinton, LA to DeQuincy, LA is easy. At 48m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Short Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (LA 109 / State Route 109): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (LA 12): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on LA 12. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Short Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (LA 109 / State Route 109): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (LA 12): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at DeQuincy, 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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