How far is Bushville, LA from Parks, LA?

The driving distance from Bushville, LA to Parks, LA is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
17.37 mi
00h 31m
Flight
11.51 mi
18.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.51 mi
Kilometers
18.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.37 mi
Kilometers
27.95 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parks
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bushville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushville
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive Parks
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bushville
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Bushville
8.4 mi
00h 15m
To Parks
9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bushville and Parks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushville and Parks.

  1. 1

    Start on Huron Road

    2930 ft · 2 min · Huron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coteau Rodaire Highway

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Coteau Rodaire Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway

    38 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Henderson Highway

    2917 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nina Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nursery Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway

    1737 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2291 ft · 59 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushville and Parks.

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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 38%
Coteau Rodaire Highway
4.3 mi · 25%
Grand Point Highway
2.08 mi · 12%
Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 11%
Huron Road
0.55 mi · 3%
Henderson Highway
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nursery Highway

Turn left onto Nursery Highway

4.61 mi · 00h 08m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 15m from Bushville
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bushville and Mostly Sunny near Parks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushville to Parks?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Bushville and 9 miles from Parks.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bushville and Mostly Sunny near Parks.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushville and Parks. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.53 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bushville

Bushville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3713100, -91.8970600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Parks

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population696
Coordinates30.2143700, -91.8320600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Huron Road (-91.897181, 30.371427)
End: Bridge Street (-91.832108, 30.214429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.60 $5.20
Premium $4.63 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.42 $3.30 $6.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushville and Parks. The current time is 11:49:19.

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.