Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Feliciana, LA
Israyosoy S.
Central, LA to Feliciana, LA is 8.1 miles and takes about 14m via Comite Drive, Gurney Road, and Blackwater Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a quick connection between two points. It's a straightforward drive, making it ideal for a brief excursion or a practical link in a longer travel plan. You won't need an overnight stay, as the entire route is easily manageable within a few hours, leaving you plenty of time for other activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Comite Drive | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Gurney Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Blackwater Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sullivan Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lavey Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Blairstown Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hooper Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Feliciana, LA.
Start on LA 408
Turn right onto Sullivan Road
Enter roundabout onto Gurney Road
Continue on Gurney Road
Enter roundabout
Continue
Continue on Gurney Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 410
Turn right onto Comite Drive
Turn right onto LA 67
Turn right onto Lavey Lane
Turn right onto Blairstown Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Gurney Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn left onto LA 410 / Blackwater Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Comite Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Blairstown Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.71 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Central on Tuesday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Feliciana on Tuesday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on Comite Drive. You'll be navigating local streets and roads, so expect to encounter traffic signals and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. The drive is mostly flat, typical of Louisiana's terrain.
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 0.5 miles in near Gurney Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Gurney Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (LA 410 / Blackwater Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
70 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
9 ft
Founded 2005
Central is a region in Louisiana. This area is also known as Cenla or the Crossroads.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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