Origin
Central, LA
Afternoon in Central on Thursday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
192.2 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Morehouse Parish, LA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Central, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA covers 192.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, South Louisa Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on Samuels Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
96.1 miles from Central, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 192.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 192.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Samuels Road is the longest continuous segment at about 71.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.5 miles in near Sullivan 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 4h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Sullivan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Joor Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (LA 64 / Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sullivan Road
Enter roundabout onto Sullivan Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Joor Road
At end of road, turn right onto Joor Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
LA 64 / Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 64 / Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
Enter roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
89.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Samuels Road | 71.2 mi | 1h 23m |
| E. E. Wallace Boulevard North | 63.3 mi | 1h 12m |
| South Louisa Street | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Natchez-Vidalia Bridge | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Oak Ridge Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Joor Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Mount Pleasant Zachary Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Zachary Deerford Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 71.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Morehouse Parish, LA.
1
Start on LA 408
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hooper Road
2
Turn right onto Sullivan Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Sullivan Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sullivan Road
4
Continue on Sullivan Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Joor Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Joor Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto LA 64
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
7
Continue on LA 64
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Zachary Deerford Road
8
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn straight onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on Church Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street
11
Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
13
Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
14
Turn right onto US 61
71 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Samuels Road
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
16
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
17
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
18
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
19
Enter roundabout onto US 425
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Louisa Street
20
Continue on US 425
13 mi
·
19 min
·
South Louisa Street
21
Continue on US 425
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
22
Continue on US 425
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oak Street
23
Continue on US 425
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
24
Turn right onto US 165
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 14th
25
Continue on US 165
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmot Highway
26
Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lloyd Barham Road
27
Turn right onto Jeannie Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeannie Road
28
Arrive at destination
Jeannie Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.1 miles from Central, LA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.1 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morehouse Parish, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Central, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Central, LA
This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Central, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 71.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.1 mi from Central, LA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Central, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.
Arriving in Morehouse Parish, LA
The final approach into Morehouse Parish, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Morehouse Parish, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.03 one way
$58.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.86 | $63.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.18 | $9.23 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Morehouse Parish, LA
Afternoon in Morehouse Parish on Thursday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Central, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA covers 192.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, South Louisa Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 miles from Central, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Sullivan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Joor Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (LA 64 / Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Central, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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