Trip from Breaux Bridge, LA to Bushville, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Grand Point Highway, Coteau Rodaire Highway, Huron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 6 miles from Breaux Bridge, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Breaux Bridge, LA to Bushville, LA?

The route from Breaux Bridge, LA to Bushville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

12 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 23m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 30m

10 AM

0h 27m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 27m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Breaux Bridge, LA to Bushville, LA covers 12 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Grand Point Highway, Coteau Rodaire Highway, Huron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Grand Point Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 12 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Grand Point Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near LA 328 / South Poydras Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (LA 328 / South Poydras Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (LA 347 / Grand Point Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 328 / South Poydras Street

Turn right onto LA 328 / South Poydras Street

Navigation decision point

4

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5

5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grand Point Highway	6.6 mi	11m
Coteau Rodaire Highway	4.3 mi	10m
Huron Road	0.6 mi	2m
East Bridge Street	0.4 mi	<1m
South Poydras Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Main Highway	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Grand Point Highway — 6.6 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Breaux Bridge, LA and Bushville, LA.

1

Start on LA 31

41 ft · 4 sec · Main Highway

2

Turn right onto LA 336-1

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Bridge Street

3

Turn right onto LA 328

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Poydras Street

4

Turn left onto LA 347

1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Point Highway

5

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

135 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

6

Continue on LA 347

3.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Point Highway

7

Keep slight right at fork

445 ft · 8 sec

8

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

114 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

9

Continue on LA 347

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Grand Point Highway

10

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

116 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

11

Continue on LA 347

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

12

Continue on LA 686

4.3 mi · 10 min · Coteau Rodaire Highway

13

Turn left onto Huron Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Huron Road

14

Arrive at destination

Huron Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.81 one way

$3.62 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$1.99	$3.98
premium	$4.56	$2.15	$4.31
diesel	$5.61	$2.65	$5.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.6	$1.26	$0.58
Efficient EV	3	$1.05	$0.48
EV Truck/SUV	4.8	$1.68	$0.77

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Breaux Bridge, LA

Afternoon in Breaux Bridge on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushville, LA

Afternoon in Bushville on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°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

6 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

25m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Breaux Bridge, LA to Bushville, LA covers 12 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Grand Point Highway, Coteau Rodaire Highway, Huron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6 miles from Breaux Bridge, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (LA 328 / South Poydras Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (LA 347 / Grand Point Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Breaux Bridge, LA to Bushville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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