Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, LA
Gabriele Romano
Oakdale, LA
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Hampton, LA to Oakdale, LA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 165, Highway 26, State Route 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on US 165. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 42m highway drive covering 26.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 165 and Highway 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 165.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 165 and Highway 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near LA 104 / State Route 104.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m 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 1.1 miles (LA 104 / State Route 104): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (LA 26 / Highway 26): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (US 165): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto LA 104 / State Route 104
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto LA 26 / Highway 26
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 165
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 12th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 165 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| Highway 26 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| State Route 104 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Cottongin Castor Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| 6th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Leroy Duplechain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 12th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, LA and Oakdale, LA.
Start on Cottongin Castor Road
Turn right onto LA 104
Continue on LA 104
Turn straight onto LA 104
At end of road, turn right onto LA 26
Continue on LA 26
Turn right onto US 165
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Turn right onto South 12th Street
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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