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Trip from Carville, LA to Blythwood, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Carville, LA, LA

Carville, LA

Perry Z

Downtown Blythwood, LA, LA

Blythwood, LA

Marcella Soáres

Trip Overview

This straightforward 19.2-mile journey from Carville, LA, to Blythwood, LA, is designed for a quick excursion, easily completed in about 48 minutes. The route primarily utilizes State Route 75 and Highway 1, with a significant portion on Martin Luther King Parkway, making it a 86% highway-focused drive. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal as a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $3 for this drive. This route remains within the Southeast region, offering a convenient way to connect two points within Louisiana.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 75 8.8 mi 15m
Highway 1 5.6 mi 6m
Martin Luther King Parkway 2 mi 3m
Augusta Road 1.5 mi 5m
Plaquemine Ferry 0.9 mi 16m
Eden Street 0.2 mi <1m
Belleview Drive 0.2 mi <1m
LA 75 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 75 — 8.8 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carville, LA and Blythwood, LA.

1

Start on this road

205 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto LA 75

2.0 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Parkway
3

Turn straight onto LA 75

8.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 75
4

Turn slight left onto LA 75

0.1 mi · 14 sec · State Route 75
5

Continue on LA 75

0.9 mi · 16 min · Plaquemine Ferry
6

Continue on LA 75

0.2 mi · 21 sec · State Route 75
7

Turn left onto LA 75

104 ft · 3 sec · LA 75
8

Continue on LA 75

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Belleview Drive
9

Turn left onto LA 1

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Eden Street
10

Continue on LA 1

5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 1
11

Turn right onto Augusta Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
12

Arrive at destination

Augusta Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 75 / Martin Luther King Parkway

Turn right onto LA 75 / Martin Luther King Parkway

Navigation decision point

5
11.7 mi into trip | ~35m in | LA 75

Turn left onto LA 75

Navigation decision point

5
11.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | LA 1 / Eden Street

Turn left onto LA 1 / Eden Street

Navigation decision point

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~43m in | Augusta Road

Turn right onto Augusta Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.95 one way

$5.90 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.26 $6.53
premium $4.65 $3.51 $7.03
diesel $5.35 $4.04 $8.09

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, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

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.

Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026

Origin

Carville, LA

Evening in Carville on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 0 to 5 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:16PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:04PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Blythwood, LA

Evening in Blythwood on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 0 to 5 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:16PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 6:04PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

48m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-style experience on this route, with 86% of the drive taking place on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along State Route 75, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition between State Route 75, Highway 1, and Martin Luther King Parkway, which may involve changes in road type and speed limits, but the overall feel remains highway-centric. This focus means less time navigating local streets and more time covering ground efficiently.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on State Route 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 75 and Highway 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 75 / Martin Luther King Parkway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 75 / Martin Luther King Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (LA 75): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (LA 1 / Eden Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

27 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

23 ft

Total Descent

27 ft

Highest Point

27 ft

~9.6 mi in

Elevation Range

17 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Portobello's Grill

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

33min in 0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: italian

Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10...

Visit website

Burger King

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

33min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plaquemine, LA

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 07:00-20:00

Visit website

Popeyes

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

33min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plaquemine, LA

Cuisine: chicken

Hours: 10:00-22:00

Visit website

Taco Bell

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

33min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plaquemine, LA

Cuisine: tex-mex

Hours: 09:00-24:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

33min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Plaquemine, LA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

33min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

Plaquemine Historic District

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

27min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Plaquemine Historic District

District

Around the midpoint, short detour

27min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

WHITE ALDER Memorial Light 195A

Memorial

Near the end, short detour

44min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

National Hansen's Disease Museum

Museum

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour
Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Carville, LA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on State Route 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 75 / Martin Luther King Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (LA 75): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (LA 1 / Eden Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blythwood, LA before heading back.

How this page is built

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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