Origin
Baker, LA
Afternoon in Baker on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baker, LA to Central, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baker, LA
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Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
Baker, LA to Central, LA is 10.8 miles and takes about 19m via Comite Drive/Groom Road/Gurney Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. Plan for a day trip, as the drive is easily accomplished with plenty of time to spare for whatever awaits you at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Comite Drive | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Groom Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Gurney Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Plank Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Blackwater Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Sullivan Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hooper Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Comite Drive
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker, LA and Central, LA.
1
Start on Groom Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Groom Road
2
Turn right onto LA 67
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Plank Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Comite Drive
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Comite Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 410
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackwater Road
5
Turn right onto Gurney Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gurney Road
6
Enter roundabout
80 ft
·
1 sec
7
Continue
352 ft
·
9 sec
8
Continue on Gurney Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Gurney Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Sullivan Road
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Sullivan Road
10
Continue on Sullivan Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Road
11
Turn left onto LA 408
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hooper Road
12
Arrive at destination
LA 408
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
LA 67 / Plank Road
Turn right onto LA 67 / Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Comite Drive
Turn left onto Comite Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
LA 410 / Blackwater Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 410 / Blackwater Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Sullivan Road
Enter roundabout onto Sullivan Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Central, LA
Afternoon in Central on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
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
24 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
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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating several intersections and changing directions frequently. With 0% highway share, expect a continuous experience on local roads like Comite Drive, Groom Road, and Gurney Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on Comite Drive. This type of driving requires consistent attention to your surroundings and can feel more engaged than a simple highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Comite Drive.
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 2.6 miles in near LA 67 / Plank Road.
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 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (LA 67 / Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Comite Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (LA 410 / Blackwater Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Comite Drive. 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 2.6 miles (LA 67 / Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Comite Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (LA 410 / Blackwater Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Central, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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