Zachary to Greenwell Springs is 12.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road/Main Street/Greenwell Springs Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward trip on local roads. It's a quick connection, perfect for when you need to get from one point to another without a lot of fuss. Consider this drive for a simple errand or a brief scenic detour if you're exploring the area.
Step-by-step road directions between Zachary, LA and Greenwell Springs, LA.
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Start on Main Street
3.1 mi·4 min·Main Street
2
Continue on LA 64
1.1 mi·1 min·Zachary Deerford Road
3
Continue on LA 64
6.4 mi·8 min·Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto LA 64; LA 409
0.3 mi·25 sec·Liberty Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto LA 37
1.6 mi·2 min·Greenwell Springs Road
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Arrive at destination
LA 37
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.7 mi into trip|~14m in|LA 64; LA 409 / Liberty Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 64; LA 409 / Liberty Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip|~15m in|LA 37 / Greenwell Springs Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 37 / Greenwell Springs Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$2.03
$4.07
premium
$4.49
$2.21
$4.42
diesel
$5.60
$2.76
$5.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.8
0
$1.31
$0.60
Efficient EV
3.1
0
$1.09
$0.50
EV Truck/SUV
5
0
$1.75
$0.80
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Zachary, LA
Late night
in Zachary on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:58PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:58PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Greenwell Springs, LA
Late night
in Greenwell Springs on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:58PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:58PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate through local streets, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 6.4 miles on Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road. Expect to encounter typical surface road driving conditions, including intersections and local traffic, as you make your way to Greenwell Springs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near LA 64; LA 409 / Liberty Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Zachary, LA to Greenwell Springs, LA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (LA 64; LA 409 / Liberty Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (LA 37 / Greenwell Springs Road): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road. 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 10.7 miles (LA 64; LA 409 / Liberty Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (LA 37 / Greenwell Springs Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwell Springs, LA before heading back.
