How far is Cole Central, LA from Hornbeck, LA?
The driving distance from Cole Central, LA to Hornbeck, LA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cole Central and Hornbeck.
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Start on Drakes Fork Road
43 m · 14 sec · Drakes Fork Road
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Turn sharp left onto State Route 399
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 399
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Turn left onto Pitkin Highway
11.9 mi · 18 min · Pitkin Highway
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Continue on Pitkin Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Pitkin Highway
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Turn right onto Lake Charles Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Lake Charles Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street
126 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway
56 m · 2 sec · Shreveport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway
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Continue on Hammond Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street
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Turn right onto Port Arthur Avenue
35 m · 3 sec · Port Arthur Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Port Arthur Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cole Central and Hornbeck.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Cole Central and Sunny near Hornbeck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cole Central to Hornbeck?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 23.7 miles from Cole Central and 23.8 miles from Hornbeck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cole Central and Sunny near Hornbeck.
Stop Ideas Near New Llano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Llano.
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cole Central and Hornbeck. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.59 km).
#1 Cole Central
Cole Central is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8821400, -93.0862700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hornbeck
Town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 436 |
| Coordinates | 31.3257400, -93.3985000 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Arthur Avenue (-93.398535, 31.325826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
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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