How far is Cole Central, LA from Simpson, LA?
The driving distance from Cole Central, LA to Simpson, LA is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cole Central and Simpson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cole Central and Simpson.
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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
12 mi · 18 min · Pitkin Highway
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Continue on Louisiana Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Street
89 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
887 ft · 39 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
147 m · 21 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Chaffee Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Chaffee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Slagle Road
14 m · 1 sec · Slagle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Slagle Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Slagle Road
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Turn right onto Alexandria Highway
1704 ft · 27 sec · Alexandria Highway
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Turn left onto Alexandria Highway
11.7 mi · 21 min · Alexandria Highway
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Turn right onto Forest Drive
1.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cole Central and Simpson.
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
12 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 Simpson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cole Central to Simpson?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 21.4 miles from Cole Central and 29.9 miles from Simpson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cole Central and Sunny near Simpson.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cole Central and Simpson. Straight-line distance: 25.47 mi (40.99 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 Simpson
Village in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 582 |
| Coordinates | 31.2457400, -93.0154400 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-93.01544, 31.245726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
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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