Origin
Cynthia Park, LA
Morning in Cynthia Park on Sunday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cynthia Park, LA to Vivian, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cynthia Park, LA
Alina Rossoshanska
Vivian, LA
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Trip Overview
Cynthia Park, LA to Vivian, LA is 36.3 miles and takes about 45m via Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway and Highway 170, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns. With only 1 recommended day, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey, offering a straightforward path between your starting and ending points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 20m |
| Highway 170 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Pardue Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Greenwood Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Paige Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Arkansas Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
— 19.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthia Park, LA and Vivian, LA.
1
Start on Elliott Avenue
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Elliott Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 79; US 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Road
4
Turn right onto Jefferson Paige Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jefferson Paige Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 220
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 49 North: Texarkana
8
Continue on I 49
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
10
Turn left onto Highway 170
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 170
11
Continue on LA 170
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pardue Street
12
Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Arkansas Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West Arkansas Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Cynthia Park, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 79; US 80 / Greenwood Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 79; US 80 / Greenwood Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Jefferson Paige Road
Turn right onto Jefferson Paige Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Texarkana
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.48 one way
$10.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Vivian, LA
Morning in Vivian on Sunday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Benton, LA
18 mi in
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 characterized as a turn-heavy local route, meaning you'll likely encounter more intersections and changes in direction than a straightforward interstate journey. Only 18% of the drive utilizes highways, so be prepared for a more intimate, ground-level experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles along the Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the local roads and turns resume. You'll navigate using a combination of Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway, Highway 170, and Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway.
Only 18% 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: 19.7 mi on Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.1 miles in near Broadway Avenue.
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 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 79; US 80 / Greenwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Jefferson Paige Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cynthia Park, LA to Vivian, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gilliam along the way.
Gilliam
27.6 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 79; US 80 / Greenwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Jefferson Paige Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vivian, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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