Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goldonna, LA
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Highland Acres, LA
Ylanite Koppens
Goldonna, LA to Highland Acres, LA is 31.7 miles and takes about 53 minutes via State Route 156 and LA 9, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically Louisiana. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward trip. Given the brief duration, it's easily manageable as a same-day excursion, leaving you plenty of time for other activities before or after. Consider this an easy connector when you need to get from one point to another without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 156 | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| LA 9 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| LA 486 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| LA 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Highway 3175 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Route 3191 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 71 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Texas Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Goldonna, LA and Highland Acres, LA.
Start on LA 479
Continue on LA 479
Turn right onto LA 479
Continue on LA 156
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto LA 9
Turn left onto US 71; US 84; LA 486
Turn right onto Edenborn Street
Turn left onto LA 480; LA 486
Continue on LA 486
Turn right onto LA 6
Turn right onto LA 6
At end of road, turn left onto LA 1; LA 6
Turn right onto LA 3191
Continue on LA 3191
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 504
Turn left onto PR 532
Turn right onto Highland Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Goldonna, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto LA 479 / Vine Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto LA 480; LA 486 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 1; LA 6 / Highway 3110
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 3191 / Texas Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Highland Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.15 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Goldonna on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Highland Acres on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 route is mostly highway driving, with 95% of the 31.7 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 9.8 miles on State Route 156 before transitioning. The majority of the drive will feel like cruising, as you'll be on limited-access roads for most of the trip. Be prepared for a quick shift from highway speeds to potentially slower surface roads as you near your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 156 and LA 9. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 479 / Vine Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 479 / Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (LA 480; LA 486 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (LA 1; LA 6 / Highway 3110): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
216 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
252 ft
~2.3 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
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Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Natchitoches, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: donut
Fast_food
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Cuisine: burger
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Visit websiteFast_food
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Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-19:30; Su off
Visit websiteRestaurant
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Restaurant
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Cuisine: asian
Restaurant
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Cuisine: french
Restaurant
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Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
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Hours: We-Su 09:00-17:00
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
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Visit websiteArtwork
Near the end, short detour
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Artwork
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District
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Building
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Building
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Hotel
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Guest_house
Near the end, short detour
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Motel
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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