Origin
Zachary, LA
Evening in Zachary on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zachary, LA to Greenwell Springs, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Zachary, LA
Siarhei Nester
Greenwell Springs, LA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Greenwell Springs Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Zachary Deerford Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zachary, LA and Greenwell Springs, LA.
1
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
6
Arrive at destination
LA 37
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 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.
4
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
$1.92 one way
$3.84 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Destination
Greenwell Springs, LA
Evening in Greenwell Springs on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
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
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 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 Effort
1/10
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Zachary, LA
Full guide →Founded 1889
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 18m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 6.4 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.
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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