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
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martinville, LA
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Coteau Rodaire, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Saint Martinville to Coteau Rodaire is 24.5 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Nursery Highway, Main Highway, and Coteau Rodaire Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a local drive experience. It's a straightforward journey that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points. Consider this drive for its simplicity and the ease of navigating local byways.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Main Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Coteau Rodaire Highway | 5.6 mi | 13m |
| Grand Point Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Rue Principale Nord | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Henderson Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville, LA and Coteau Rodaire, LA.
Start on West Bridge Street
Turn left onto LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Turn right onto LA 31
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
Turn right onto LA 3039
Continue on LA 3039
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
Continue on LA 347
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
Continue on LA 347
Continue on LA 686
Turn right onto LA 737
Turn right onto Leblanc Drive
Turn left onto Lloyd Olivier Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto LA 31 / Rue Principale Nord
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 31 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Saint Martinville on Wednesday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Coteau Rodaire on Wednesday
Local time
4:15 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 route is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily local roads like Nursery Highway, Main Highway, and Coteau Rodaire Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on Nursery Highway. Expect to be actively steering and adjusting speed as you move through this area, a true turn-heavy local drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near LA 31 / Rue Principale Nord.
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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (LA 31 / Rue Principale Nord): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (LA 31 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
17 ft
Highest Point
26 ft
~3.5 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
Founded 1765
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 24.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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