Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colfax, LA
Perry Z
Oak Grove, LA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax, LA and Oak Grove, LA.
Start on 8th Street
Turn right onto LA 8
Turn straight onto LA 8
At end of road, turn right onto US 71; LA 8
Turn left onto LA 8
Turn left
Turn left onto Brunson
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto LA 8 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 71; LA 8
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto LA 8 / Highway 8
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Brunson
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Colfax on Friday
Local time
6:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Oak Grove on Friday
Local time
6:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
219 ft
~9.7 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Colfax, LA
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1869
Central is a region in Louisiana. This area is also known as Cenla or the Crossroads.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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