Origin
Burkplace, LA
Afternoon in Burkplace on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burkplace, LA to Ringgold, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Burkplace, LA to Ringgold, LA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on LA 4, LA 9, Bienville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on LA 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 24.2 miles, with most of the trip on LA 4 and LA 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on LA 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 4 and LA 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near LA 4.
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 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (LA 4): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (LA 4): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (LA 4; LA 154 / Bienville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
LA 4
Turn left onto LA 4
Navigation decision point
3
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
LA 4
Turn right onto LA 4
Navigation decision point
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
LA 4; LA 154 / Bienville Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 4; LA 154 / Bienville Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 371; LA 4; LA 154 / Military Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 371; LA 4; LA 154 / Military Road
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 4 | 20.6 mi | 32m |
| LA 9 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Bienville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Military Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 4
— 20.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burkplace, LA and Ringgold, LA.
1
Start on LA 9
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 9
2
Turn left onto LA 4
11 mi
·
15 min
·
LA 4
3
Turn right onto LA 4
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 4
4
Turn left onto LA 4
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
LA 4
5
At end of road, turn left onto LA 4; LA 154
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bienville Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 371; LA 4; LA 154
224 ft
·
6 sec
·
Military Road
7
Turn right onto Mill Street
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mill Street
8
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ringgold, LA
Afternoon in Ringgold on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Burkplace, LA to Ringgold, LA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 4, LA 9, Bienville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Burkplace, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.65 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 is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (LA 4): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (LA 4): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (LA 4; LA 154 / Bienville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Burkplace, LA to Ringgold, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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