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Trip from Kadesh, LA to Creola, 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

48m

Distance

35.4 mi

57 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

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Downtown Kadesh, LA, LA

Kadesh, LA

Photography Maghradze PH

Downtown Creola, LA, LA

Creola, LA

Maive & Nahuel Fotografía

Trip Overview

Kadesh to Creola is 35.4 miles and takes about 48 minutes via US 71, US 167, and Shreveport Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana, traversing the Southeast region. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward drive, suitable for those looking to cover a small distance efficiently. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a simple and direct connection between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 71 34 mi 46m
US 167 0.8 mi 1m
Shreveport Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 71 — 34 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kadesh, LA and Creola, LA.

1

Start on US 71

34 mi · 46 min · US 71
2

Turn left onto LA 3225

0.7 mi · 1 min · Shreveport Highway
3

Turn left onto US 167

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 167
4

Arrive at destination

US 167

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Colfax, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colfax, LA

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

Pineville, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colfax, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Kadesh, 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

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
34 mi into trip | ~46m in | LA 3225 / Shreveport Highway

Turn left onto LA 3225 / Shreveport Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.44 one way

$10.88 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $6.02 $12.04
premium $4.65 $6.48 $12.95
diesel $5.35 $7.46 $14.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.10 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 9, 2026

Origin

Kadesh, LA

Evening in Kadesh on Wednesday

Local time

5:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 6:07AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:03PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Creola, LA

Evening in Creola on Wednesday

Local time

5:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 0 to 5 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 6:07AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:03PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

89°F

Colfax, 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

1 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

48m 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 route is mostly highway, with 98% of the 35.4 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 34 miles on US 71, indicating a long period of consistent cruising. The drive primarily consists of highway travel, with very little time spent on surface streets. Expect dense exits and merges typical of this kind of roadway.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on US 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and US 167. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in near LA 3225 / Shreveport Highway.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kadesh, LA to Creola, LA is easy. At 48m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 34 miles (LA 3225 / Shreveport Highway): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

177 ft 101 ft

Total Climb

121 ft

Total Descent

88 ft

Highest Point

177 ft

~35.4 mi in

Elevation Range

75 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Creola, LA

Full guide →

Founded 2002

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 48m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34 miles on US 71. 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 34 miles (LA 3225 / Shreveport Highway): 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 Creola, 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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