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Trip from Saint Martinville, LA to Coteau Rodaire, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

24.5 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
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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city in Louisiana, USA

Saint Martinville, LA

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Downtown Coteau Rodaire, LA, LA

Coteau Rodaire, LA

Miguel Cuenca

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Nursery Highway — 6.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville, LA and Coteau Rodaire, LA.

1

Start on West Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · West Bridge Street
2

Turn left onto LA 31

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Rue Principale Nord
3

Continue on LA 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
4

Continue on LA 31

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Martin Street
5

Turn right onto LA 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
6

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway
7

Turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
8

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway
9

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
10

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
11

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway
12

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

114 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway
13

Continue on LA 347

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Grand Point Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

116 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway
15

Continue on LA 347

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway
16

Continue on LA 686

5.6 mi · 13 min · Coteau Rodaire Highway
17

Turn right onto LA 737

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Portage Highway
18

Turn right onto Leblanc Drive

490 ft · 24 sec · Leblanc Drive
19

Turn left onto Lloyd Olivier Lane

287 ft · 12 sec · Lloyd Olivier Lane
20

Arrive at destination

Lloyd Olivier Lane

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

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.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 31 / Rue Principale Nord

Turn left onto LA 31 / Rue Principale Nord

Navigation decision point

4
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | LA 31 / Bridge Street

Turn right onto LA 31 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

5
14 mi into trip | ~23m in | LA 349 / Nina Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway

Navigation decision point

5
15.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | LA 352 / Henderson Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway

Navigation decision point

5
16.7 mi into trip | ~28m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.33 one way

$6.66 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $3.71 $7.43
premium $4.15 $4.00 $8.01
diesel $3.75 $3.62 $7.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Saint Martinville, LA

Afternoon in Saint Martinville on Saturday

Local time

12:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Areas Of Fog

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 12:21AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 12:05AM CDT until October 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Coteau Rodaire, LA

Afternoon in Coteau Rodaire on Saturday

Local time

12:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Areas Of Fog

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 12:21AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 12:05AM CDT until October 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans 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 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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Nursery Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

26 ft 14 ft

Total Climb

16 ft

Total Descent

17 ft

Highest Point

26 ft

~3.5 mi in

Elevation Range

13 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Saint Martinville, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1765

Top landmarks

  • • Maison Olivier — historic house in St. Martinville, Louisiana, USA
  • • St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church — church building in Louisiana, United States of America
  • • St. Martin Parish Courthouse — courthouse in St. Martinville, Louisiana, United States

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: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Nursery Highway. 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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coteau Rodaire, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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