Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, LA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Creola, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Oak Grove to Creola is 9.4 miles and takes about 12 minutes via US 167, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a quick trip primarily on major roads, making it ideal for a brief connection or a very small leg of a larger journey. Given its minimal distance and duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning for this specific segment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Highway 8 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Brunson | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, LA and Creola, LA.
Start on Brunson
Continue on LA 8
Turn right onto US 167
Continue on US 167
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 3.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 167
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Creola on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 almost entirely highway, with 99% of the 9.4 miles on major roads. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch of 6.2 miles on US 167. After that, the route transitions to local roads, including Highway 8 and Brunson, for the remaining portion. Expect a consistent cruising speed with minimal interruptions until the final approach.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and Highway 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 167.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oak Grove, LA to Creola, LA is easy. At 12m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.1 miles (US 167): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
90 ft
Highest Point
223 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
53 ft
Top landmarks
Founded 2002
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). 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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