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Trip from Kile, LA to Natchez, 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

46m

Distance

28.9 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown Kile, LA, LA

Kile, LA

Maive & Nahuel Fotografía

Downtown Natchez, LA, LA

Natchez, LA

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Trip Overview

Kile to Natchez is 28.9 miles and takes about 46m via LA 117, LA 478, and LA 1, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brevity and highway profile, this drive is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic tour. Plan for a simple, direct commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
LA 117 11 mi 15m
LA 478 7.1 mi 12m
LA 1 4.2 mi 6m
LA 120 3.9 mi 6m
State Route 118 1.8 mi 3m
State Route 478 0.7 mi 1m
State Route 120 <0.1 mi <1m
Parish Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: LA 117 — 11 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kile, LA and Natchez, LA.

1

Start on 924

59 ft · 2 sec · Kisatchie Falls Road
2

Turn right onto LA 118

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 118
3

At end of road, turn right onto LA 118

264 ft · 5 sec · Parish Road
4

Turn straight onto LA 117

11 mi · 15 min · LA 117
5

Turn right onto LA 478

7.1 mi · 12 min · LA 478
6

Continue on LA 478

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 478
7

Turn right onto LA 120; LA 478

495 ft · 9 sec · State Route 120
8

Continue on LA 120

3.9 mi · 6 min · LA 120
9

Turn left onto LA 1

4.2 mi · 6 min · LA 1
10

Turn right onto LA 119

55 ft · 1 sec · LA 119
11

Arrive at destination

LA 119

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 118 / State Route 118

Turn right onto LA 118 / State Route 118

Navigation decision point

4
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | LA 118 / Parish Road

At end of road, turn right onto LA 118 / Parish Road

Navigation decision point

4
12.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | LA 478

Turn right onto LA 478

Navigation decision point

4
20.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | LA 120; LA 478 / State Route 120

Turn right onto LA 120; LA 478 / State Route 120

Navigation decision point

4
28.9 mi into trip | ~46m in | LA 119

Turn right onto LA 119

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.88 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.91 $9.83
premium $4.65 $5.29 $10.57
diesel $5.35 $6.09 $12.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 2, 2026

Origin

Kile, LA

Evening in Kile on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Rain Showers Likely

NE 5 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 8:15PM CDT until May 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 8:10PM CDT until May 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Natchez, LA

Evening in Natchez on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Rain Showers Likely

N 0 to 5 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 8:15PM CDT until May 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 8:10PM CDT until May 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

46m 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 drive is 100% on paved roads, with no gravel or unpaved sections. You'll experience 11 miles on LA 117 as the longest continuous stretch on a single road. The route involves transitioning from LA 117 to LA 478, and finally to LA 1, offering a straightforward driving experience without complex intersections. Expect a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on LA 117.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 117 and LA 478. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 118 / State Route 118.

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 46m 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: near the start (LA 118 / State Route 118): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (LA 118 / Parish Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (LA 478): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

286 ft 95 ft

Total Climb

163 ft

Total Descent

270 ft

Highest Point

286 ft

~2.1 mi in

Elevation Range

191 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Kisatchie Water Falls

Picnic_site

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dogwood Camp

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

10min in 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Red Bluff Camp

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

10min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour
Visit website

Lotus Camp

Camp_site

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

10min in 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour
Visit website

Dogwood Camp

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

10min in 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Red Bluff Camp

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

10min in 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour
Visit website

Lotus Camp

Camp_site

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

10min in 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour
Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Kile, LA

Full guide →

Arriving in Natchez, LA

Full guide →

Natchez is the fourth-largest municipality in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

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 46m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11 miles on LA 117. 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 118 / State Route 118): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (LA 118 / Parish Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (LA 478): 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 Natchez, 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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