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Trip from Colfax, LA to Oak Grove, 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

17m

Distance

11.3 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

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Downtown Colfax, LA, LA

Colfax, LA

Perry Z

Downtown Oak Grove, LA, LA

Oak Grove, LA

Emilio Sánchez Hernández

Trip Overview

Colfax to Oak Grove is 11.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Highway 8 and US 71, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, this is a straightforward drive perfect for a quick transfer or a way to link up with other routes. You'll spend most of your time on well-traveled roads, making it a simple and efficient option for your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 8 9.4 mi 14m
Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
US 71 0.8 mi 1m
Brunson <0.1 mi <1m
8th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 8 — 9.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colfax, LA and Oak Grove, LA.

1

Start on 8th Street

50 ft · 4 sec · 8th Street
2

Turn right onto LA 8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn straight onto LA 8

1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 8
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 71; LA 8

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 71; LA 8
5

Turn left onto LA 8

8.1 mi · 12 min · Highway 8
6

Turn left

112 ft · 11 sec
7

Turn left onto Brunson

107 ft · 4 sec · Brunson
8

Arrive at destination

Brunson

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — 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 8 / Main Street

Turn right onto LA 8 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 71; LA 8

At end of road, turn right onto US 71; LA 8

Navigation decision point

3
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | LA 8 / Highway 8

Turn left onto LA 8 / Highway 8

Navigation decision point

3
11.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
11.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | Brunson

Turn left onto Brunson

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.74 one way

$3.47 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $1.92 $3.84
premium $4.65 $2.07 $4.13
diesel $5.35 $2.38 $4.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 May 28, 2026

Origin

Colfax, LA

Afternoon in Colfax on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 0 to 5 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:31AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:00AM CDT until May 31 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Oak Grove, LA

Afternoon in Oak Grove on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 0 to 5 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:31AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:00AM CDT until May 31 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans 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

1 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

17m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with about 90% of the 11.3 miles on main roads like Highway 8 and US 71. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.4 miles on Highway 8, offering a consistent cruising experience. The route transitions from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect minimal disruption from exits or merging traffic on this predominantly rural stretch.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Highway 8.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 8 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 8 / Main Street.

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 17m drive. You will face about 5 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 8 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 71; LA 8): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (LA 8 / Highway 8): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

219 ft 80 ft

Total Climb

213 ft

Total Descent

98 ft

Highest Point

219 ft

~9.7 mi in

Elevation Range

140 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Colfax, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1869

Central is a region in Louisiana. This area is also known as Cenla or the Crossroads.

Top landmarks

  • • Colfax Jail — historic building in Colfax, Louisiana, United States

Arriving in Oak Grove, LA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Fiske Theatre — movie theater in Oak Grove, Louisiana

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 17m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Highway 8. 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: near the start (LA 8 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 71; LA 8): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (LA 8 / Highway 8): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Grove, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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