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
$1.57 one way
$3.14 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$1.76
$3.51
premium
$4.29
$1.91
$3.82
diesel
$4.80
$2.13
$4.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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 Jun 28, 2026
Origin
Colfax, LA
Morning
in Colfax on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:54PM CDT until June 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 7:42PM CDT until July 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Oak Grove, LA
Morning
in Oak Grove on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:54PM CDT until June 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 7:42PM CDT until July 5 at 7:00AM 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.
More Details
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 Effort3/10
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 ft80 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
219 ft
~9.7 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Colfax Riot Marker
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Colfax, LA
Colfax Historic Farmers Market
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
White supremacy monument
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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.
