Origin
Rosepine, LA
Morning in Rosepine on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosepine, LA to Cole Central, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosepine, LA
Anna Romanova
Cole Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Rosepine, LA to Cole Central, LA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 112, Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway, North Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on State Route 112. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 112 and Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on State Route 112.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 112 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 112 and Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rosepine, LA to Cole Central, LA is easy. At 30m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (LA 112 / State Route 112): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
LA 112 / State Route 112
Turn left onto LA 112 / State Route 112
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 112 | 10.5 mi | 18m |
| Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North Pine Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West 1st Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| State Route 399 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Drakes Fork Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 112
— 10.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosepine, LA and Cole Central, LA.
1
Start on US 171
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
2
Continue on US 171
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
3
Turn left onto US 171; US 190
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto LA 112
10 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 112
5
Turn slight left onto LA 399
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 399
6
Turn slight left onto Drakes Fork Road
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Drakes Fork Road
7
Arrive at destination
Drakes Fork Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cole Central, LA
Morning in Cole Central on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
26 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
30m 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 Rosepine, LA to Cole Central, LA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 112, Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway, North Pine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Rosepine, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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.
The drive from Rosepine, LA to Cole Central, LA is easy. At 30m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (LA 112 / State Route 112): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rosepine, LA to Cole Central, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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