Origin
Saint Martinville, LA
Morning in Saint Martinville on Sunday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martinville, LA to Coteau Rodaire, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
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.
Saint Martinville, LA
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Coteau Rodaire, LA
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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 125 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
$3.70 one way
$7.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Coteau Rodaire, LA
Morning in Coteau Rodaire on Sunday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
23 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
46m 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 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.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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