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Trip from Central, LA to Feliciana, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

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

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Downtown Central, LA, LA

Central, LA

Jesus Alfonso

Downtown Feliciana, LA, LA

Feliciana, LA

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Comite Drive — 2.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Feliciana, LA.

1

Start on LA 408

52 ft · 4 sec · Hooper Road
2

Turn right onto Sullivan Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Road
3

Enter roundabout onto Gurney Road

144 ft · 2 sec · Gurney Road
4

Continue on Gurney Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Gurney Road
5

Enter roundabout

75 ft · 1 sec
6

Continue

350 ft · 9 sec
7

Continue on Gurney Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gurney Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto LA 410

1.3 mi · 1 min · Blackwater Road
9

Turn right onto Comite Drive

2.9 mi · 5 min · Comite Drive
10

Turn right onto LA 67

1.2 mi · 2 min · Plank Road
11

Turn right onto Lavey Lane

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Lavey Lane
12

Turn right onto Blairstown Drive

115 ft · 5 sec · Blairstown Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Blairstown Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

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.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Gurney Road

Enter roundabout onto Gurney Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | LA 410 / Blackwater Road

At end of road, turn left onto LA 410 / Blackwater Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | Comite Drive

Turn right onto Comite Drive

Navigation decision point

5
8 mi into trip | ~14m in | Blairstown Drive

Turn right onto Blairstown Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.19 one way

$2.37 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $1.32 $2.63
premium $4.49 $1.43 $2.86
diesel $5.60 $1.79 $3.57

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, 2026-08-31.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Aug 17, 2026

Origin

Central, LA

Late night in Central on Friday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

98°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 10:22AM CDT until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 17 at 10:22AM CDT until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Destination

Feliciana, LA

Late night in Feliciana on Friday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 10:22AM CDT until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 17 at 10:22AM CDT until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

14m 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?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Comite Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

70 ft 61 ft

Total Climb

14 ft

Total Descent

14 ft

Highest Point

70 ft

~6.9 mi in

Elevation Range

9 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Central, LA

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Comite Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Feliciana, 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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