Trip from Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Nursery Highway, Coteau Rodaire Highway, Grand Point Highway. 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 8.9 miles from Coteau Rodaire, 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 $2.69 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 Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA?

The route from Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

17.8 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 34m

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 Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Nursery Highway, Coteau Rodaire Highway, Grand Point Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on Nursery Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Nursery Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 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 0.1 miles in near Leblanc Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Leblanc Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 737 / North Portage Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (LA 347 / Grand Point Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Leblanc Drive

Turn right onto Leblanc Drive

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 737 / North Portage Highway

Turn left onto LA 737 / North Portage Highway

Navigation decision point

7.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | LA 349 / Nina Highway

Turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Nursery Highway	6.5 mi	11m
Coteau Rodaire Highway	5.6 mi	13m
Grand Point Highway	2.1 mi	3m
Nina Highway	1.9 mi	3m
Henderson Highway	0.6 mi	1m
Bridge Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Bridge Street Highway	0.3 mi	<1m
North Portage Highway	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Nursery Highway — 6.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coteau Rodaire, LA and Parks, LA.

Start on Lloyd Olivier Lane

287 ft · 13 sec · Lloyd Olivier Lane

Turn right onto Leblanc Drive

490 ft · 24 sec · Leblanc Drive

Turn left onto LA 737

0.2 mi · 31 sec · North Portage Highway

Turn left onto LA 686

5.6 mi · 13 min · Coteau Rodaire Highway

Continue on LA 347

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

126 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 347

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

130 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 347

154 ft · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

Turn slight left

185 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway

Turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

Turn left onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway

Turn right onto LA 350

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Bridge Street

Arrive at destination

LA 31

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.9 mi from Coteau Rodaire, LA · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

9 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.9 miles from Coteau Rodaire, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Parks, LA

The final approach into Parks, 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 Parks, 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

$2.69 one way

$5.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$2.95	$5.90
premium	$4.56	$3.19	$6.39
diesel	$5.61	$3.93	$7.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.3	$1.87	$0.85
Efficient EV	4.5	$1.56	$0.71
EV Truck/SUV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Coteau Rodaire, LA

Afternoon in Coteau Rodaire on Thursday

Local time

3:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parks, LA

Afternoon in Parks on Thursday

Local time

3:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

23 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

36m 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 Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Coteau Rodaire, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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