Trip from Parks, LA to Coteau Rodaire, 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 Parks, 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 Parks, LA to Coteau Rodaire, LA?

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

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

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 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

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 Parks, LA to Coteau Rodaire, LA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 35m 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 35m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m 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 35m 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 16 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 0.4 miles in near LA 347 / Bridge Street Highway.

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 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (LA 347 / Bridge Street Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (LA 3039 / Nursery Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 347 / Bridge Street Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347 / Bridge Street Highway

Navigation decision point

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | LA 3039 / Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039 / Nursery Highway

Navigation decision point

7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | LA 349 / Nina Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway

Navigation decision point

9.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | LA 352 / Henderson Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway

Navigation decision point

9.9 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Nursery Highway	6.5 mi	11m
Coteau Rodaire Highway	5.6 mi	13m
Grand Point Highway	2 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 Parks, LA and Coteau Rodaire, LA.

Start on LA 31

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

Turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

114 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 347

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

116 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 347

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 686

5.6 mi · 13 min · Coteau Rodaire Highway

Turn right onto LA 737

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Portage Highway

Turn right onto Leblanc Drive

490 ft · 24 sec · Leblanc Drive

Turn left onto Lloyd Olivier Lane

287 ft · 12 sec · Lloyd Olivier Lane

Arrive at destination

Lloyd Olivier Lane

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 16, 2026

Origin

Parks, LA

Evening in Parks on Thursday

Local time

5:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coteau Rodaire, LA

Evening in Coteau Rodaire on Thursday

Local time

5:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°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

23 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

35m 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 Parks, LA to Coteau Rodaire, LA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 35m 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 Parks, 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 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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