How far is Cole Central, LA from Anacoco, LA?

The driving distance from Cole Central, LA to Anacoco, LA is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.98 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.69 mi
47.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.69 mi
Kilometers
47.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.98 mi
Kilometers
65.95 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anacoco
Wed, May 13, 3:49 PM CDT
Return by in Cole Central
Wed, May 13, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cole Central
2026-05-13T14:58
Arrive Anacoco
Wed, May 13, 3:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cole Central
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Llano
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Cole Central
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Anacoco
20.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cole Central and Anacoco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cole Central and Anacoco.

  1. 1

    Start on Drakes Fork Road

    43 m · 14 sec · Drakes Fork Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Route 399

    6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 399

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pitkin Highway

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Pitkin Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Pitkin Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Pitkin Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lake Charles Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Lake Charles Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 5th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street

    126 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway

    56 m · 2 sec · Shreveport Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Shreveport Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Port Arthur Road

    53 m · 4 sec · Port Arthur Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Port Arthur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cole Central and Anacoco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pitkin Highway
16.7 mi · 41%
Shreveport Highway
7.99 mi · 20%
State Route 399
6.87 mi · 17%
Lake Charles Highway
6.12 mi · 15%
South 5th Street
3.11 mi · 8%
North 5th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Pitkin Highway

Turn left onto Pitkin Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Llano
00h 25m from Cole Central
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cole Central and Sunny near Anacoco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cole Central to Anacoco?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Llano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Cole Central and 20.5 miles from Anacoco.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cole Central and Sunny near Anacoco.

Stop Ideas Near New Llano

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Llano, 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 New Llano.

RAIL

Lake Charles

98 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cole Central and Anacoco. Straight-line distance: 29.69 mi (47.78 km).

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#1 Cole Central

Cole Central is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8821400, -93.0862700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
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#2 Anacoco

Suburb village of Leesville, located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population777
Coordinates31.2521300, -93.3412800
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Drakes Fork Road (-93.084654, 30.882048)
End: Port Arthur Road (-93.341276, 31.251864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.18 $12.35
Premium $4.63 $6.71 $13.41
Diesel $5.42 $7.85 $15.70

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cole Central and Anacoco. The current time is 14:58:20.

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.