Trip from Coteau Rodaire, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Grand Point Highway, Coteau Rodaire Highway, East Bridge Street. 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 6.6 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 $1.98 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 Breaux Bridge, LA?

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

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

13.1 mi

21 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 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

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

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city in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coteau Rodaire, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 27m 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, East Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Grand Point Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m 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.

Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 13.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 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 6.7 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 27m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 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

11.3 mi into trip | ~24m 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	6.7 mi	11m
Coteau Rodaire Highway	5.6 mi	13m
East Bridge Street	0.4 mi	<1m
North Portage Highway	0.2 mi	<1m
South Poydras Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Leblanc Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m
Lloyd Olivier Lane	<0.1 mi	<1m
Main Highway	<0.1 mi	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Grand Point Highway — 6.7 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coteau Rodaire, LA and Breaux Bridge, 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

3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

161 ft · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 347

1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Point Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 328

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Poydras Street

Turn left onto LA 328

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East Bridge Street

Turn left onto LA 31

41 ft · 0 sec · Main Highway

Arrive at destination

LA 31

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.98 one way

$3.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$2.17	$4.34
premium	$4.56	$2.35	$4.70
diesel	$5.61	$2.89	$5.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.9	$1.38	$0.63
Efficient EV	3.3	$1.15	$0.52
EV Truck/SUV	5.2	$1.83	$0.84

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Breaux Bridge, LA

Afternoon in Breaux Bridge on Thursday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m 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 Breaux Bridge, LA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 27m 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, East Bridge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $1.98 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 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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