How far is Arcadia, LA from Pleasant Hill, LA?
The driving distance from Arcadia, LA to Pleasant Hill, LA is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcadia and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia and Pleasant Hill.
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Start on the route
15 m · 4 sec
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Continue on 1st Street
1241 ft · 37 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Beech Street
78 m · 12 sec · North Beech Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Main
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
8.19 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arcadia and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcadia to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Arcadia and 6.8 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arcadia and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsland
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 10.28 mi (16.54 km).
#1 Arcadia
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,648 |
| Coordinates | 32.5490400, -92.9201600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hill
Village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 680 |
| Coordinates | 32.4801500, -93.0765500 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-93.07655, 32.48015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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