How far is Cole Central, LA from New Llano, LA?
The driving distance from Cole Central, LA to New Llano, LA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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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 New Llano.
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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 mi · 8 min · Lake Charles Highway
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Take the exit slight left
146 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
136 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cole Central and New Llano.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cole Central and Sunny near New Llano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cole Central to New Llano?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Rosepine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Cole Central and 14.8 miles from New Llano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cole Central and Sunny near New Llano.
Stop Ideas Near Rosepine
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 Rosepine.
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cole Central and New Llano. Straight-line distance: 19.47 mi (31.33 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 New Llano
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,186 |
| Coordinates | 31.1149100, -93.2715500 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 171 (-93.271603, 31.114923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
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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