Origin
Pollock, LA
Morning in Pollock on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pollock, LA to Kadesh, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pollock, LA
Paul Blenkhorn @SensoryArtHouse
Kadesh, LA
Photography Maghradze PH
Trip Overview
Pollock, LA to Kadesh, LA is 37.3 miles and takes about 53 minutes via US 71 and Highway 8, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection between two points, making it ideal for a brief excursion or a segment of a larger journey. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to travel between these specific locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 71 | 20.6 mi | 28m |
| Highway 8 | 15.5 mi | 23m |
| Howard Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Thornbery Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Thornberg Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Patterson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 20.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pollock, LA and Kadesh, LA.
1
Start on LA 366
162 ft
·
10 sec
·
Patterson Street
2
Turn left onto US 165
450 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ridge Street
3
Turn right onto LA 8
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Howard Street
4
Continue on LA 8
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Thornbery Street
5
Continue on LA 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Howard Street
6
Continue on LA 8
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Thornberg Highway
7
Continue on LA 8
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Highway 8
8
Turn right onto US 71; LA 8
21 mi
·
28 min
·
US 71; LA 8
9
Arrive at destination
US 71
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Pollock, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 165 / Ridge Street
Turn left onto US 165 / Ridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 8 / Howard Street
Turn right onto LA 8 / Howard Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 71; LA 8
Turn right onto US 71; LA 8
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.93 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.49 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Kadesh, LA
Morning in Kadesh on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 almost entirely on highways, with 97% of the 37.3 miles on major roads. You'll experience a stretch of 20.6 miles on US 71 before transitioning to Highway 8 and then Howard Street. Expect mostly cruising with minimal time on surface streets, as the highway profile dominates the route. The limited time on non-highway roads means fewer opportunities for frequent stops or quick detours.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on US 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and Highway 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 165 / Ridge Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pollock, LA to Kadesh, LA is easy. At 53m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 165 / Ridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 8 / Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 71; LA 8): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
205 ft
93 ft
Total Climb
170 ft
Total Descent
146 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
112 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Pollock, LA
Full guide →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 53m. Total distance: 37.3 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 (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 165 / Ridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 8 / Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 71; LA 8): 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 Kadesh, 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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