Origin
Vivian, LA
Evening in Vivian on Friday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vivian, LA to Cynthia Park, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vivian, LA
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Cynthia Park, LA
Alina Rossoshanska
Trip Overview
Vivian, LA to Cynthia Park, LA is 36.2 miles and takes about 45m via I 49 and Highway 170, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient trip. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this an easy transit rather than a destination in itself.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey on high-speed roads like I 49 and Highway 170. You'll experience a longest stretch of 20.2 miles on I 49 without needing to exit, which means consistent momentum. The initial part of the drive will likely feel like a typical interstate commute, designed for efficient travel. As you transition to Highway 170, expect a slight shift in pace, though it remains a primary artery connecting communities.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Highway 170. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
28.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 220 West: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 220 West: Dallas
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Paige Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Jefferson Paige Road
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Elliott Avenue
Turn left onto Elliott Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| Highway 170 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| South Pardue Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Greenwood Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Paige Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Arkansas Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 20.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian, LA and Cynthia Park, LA.
1
Start on West Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Arkansas Avenue
2
Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pardue Street
3
Continue on LA 170
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 170
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 49
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 49
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 220 West: Dallas
7
Merge onto I 220
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Jefferson Paige Road
9
Keep slight left at fork
262 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto Jefferson Paige Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Paige Road
11
Turn left onto US 79; US 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Road
12
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
13
Turn left onto Elliott Avenue
283 ft
·
12 sec
·
Elliott Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Elliott Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Vivian, LA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Vivian, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cynthia Park, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cynthia Park, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Cynthia Park, LA
Evening in Cynthia Park on Friday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Blanchard, LA
18 mi in
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
8 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
45m 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 Vivian, LA to Cynthia Park, LA covers 36.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, Highway 170, Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Vivian, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Vivian, LA to Cynthia Park, 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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