How far is Basile, LA from Mamou, LA?

The driving distance from Basile, LA to Mamou, LA is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.78 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.7 mi
23.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.78 mi
Kilometers
35.05 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 PM CDT
Return by in Basile
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Basile
2026-04-19T17:01
Arrive Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Basile
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eunice
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Basile
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Mamou
10.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Basile and Mamou.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Basile and Mamou.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewis Avenue

    49 m · 9 sec · South Lewis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Stagg Avenue

    1157 ft · 28 sec · East Stagg Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ryan Avenue

    1923 ft · 43 sec · South Ryan Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Basile Eunice Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North C C Duson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2237 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2685 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Basile and Mamou.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Basile Eunice Highway
10.7 mi · 49%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 29%
State Route 13
2.41 mi · 11%
North C C Duson Street
0.75 mi · 3%
6th Street
0.51 mi · 2%
South Ryan Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Basile Eunice Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Basile Eunice Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eunice
00h 14m from Basile
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Basile and Sunny near Mamou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Basile to Mamou?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Basile and 10.9 miles from Mamou.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Basile and Sunny near Mamou.

Stop Ideas Near Eunice

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eunice, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eunice.

RAIL

Lafayette

49 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

79 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

82 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

119 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Basile and Mamou. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).

Basile

#1 Basile

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates30.4852000, -92.5959700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Mamou

#2 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Basile (-92.59597, 30.4852)
End: Mamou (-92.4193, 30.63381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.83
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.92 $5.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.28 $6.56
Premium $4.63 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $5.42 $4.17 $8.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Basile and Mamou. The current time is 17:01:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.