Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addis, LA
Abenezer Muluken
Lobdell Station, LA
Antonio Garcia Prats
Addis to Lobdell Station is 13.1 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Highway 1 South and I-10, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between the two points. It's a practical option for those needing to move between these specific locations without a lengthy commitment. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time investment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 South | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| North Lobdell Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 10 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Catherine Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Addis, LA and Lobdell Station, LA.
Start on 1st Street
Turn left onto LA 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto LA 415
Turn right onto Catherine Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lafayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Catherine Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.29 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Addis on Monday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Lobdell Station on Monday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
About 59% of this 13.1-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on Highway 1 South covering 6.1 miles. You'll transition from Highway 1 South to North Lobdell Highway and then briefly onto I-10. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving as you navigate this route. The close proximity of exits on the highway portion will be noticeable.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.1 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
21 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
28 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
11 ft
Founded 1915
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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