Origin
Coteau Rodaire, LA
Afternoon in Coteau Rodaire on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA
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
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Leblanc Drive
Turn right onto Leblanc Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 737 / North Portage Highway
Turn left onto LA 737 / North Portage Highway
Navigation decision point
4
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
5
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
4
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.
1
Start on Lloyd Olivier Lane
287 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lloyd Olivier Lane
2
Turn right onto Leblanc Drive
490 ft
·
24 sec
·
Leblanc Drive
3
Turn left onto LA 737
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Portage Highway
4
Turn left onto LA 686
5.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Coteau Rodaire Highway
5
Continue on LA 347
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Point Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
7
Continue on LA 347
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
9
Continue on LA 347
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
10
Turn slight left
185 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn left onto LA 352
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
12
Turn right onto LA 349
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
13
Turn left onto LA 3039
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
14
Continue on LA 3039
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
15
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
16
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
17
Turn right onto LA 350
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bridge Street
18
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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
$3
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Parks, LA
Afternoon in Parks on Thursday
Local time
1:26 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 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.
The route from Coteau Rodaire, LA to Parks, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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