Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kile, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Natchez, LA
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Kile, LA and Natchez, LA.
Start on 924
Turn right onto LA 118
At end of road, turn right onto LA 118
Turn straight onto LA 117
Turn right onto LA 478
Continue on LA 478
Turn right onto LA 120; LA 478
Continue on LA 120
Turn left onto LA 1
Turn right onto LA 119
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto LA 118 / State Route 118
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto LA 118 / Parish Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 478
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 120; LA 478 / State Route 120
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 119
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.71 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Kile on Monday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Natchez on Monday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
270 ft
Highest Point
286 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
191 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Picnic_site
Near the start, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Natchez is the fourth-largest municipality in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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