How far is Colfax, LA from Madisonville, LA?
The driving distance from Colfax, LA to Madisonville, LA is about 214 miles (344.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Madisonville.
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Start on 8th Street
15 m · 7 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2076 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 8
8.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 8
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Continue on State Route 8
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 8
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Turn right onto Belfast Avenue
153 m · 12 sec · Belfast Avenue
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Turn right onto Wexford Street
585 ft · 13 sec · Wexford Street
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1077: Goodbee, Madisonville
2244 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 1077
2.7 mi · 5 min · Highway 1077
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 21
534 ft · 11 sec · State Route 21
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Continue on Highway 21
1895 ft · 38 sec · Highway 21
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Continue on Covington Street
1608 ft · 32 sec · Covington Street
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Turn left onto Saint John Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Saint John Street
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Continue on Main Street
1225 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 22 West
23 m · 1 sec · Highway 22 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 22 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax and Madisonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wexford Street
Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Colfax and Partly Cloudy near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 214 miles (344.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Colfax and 107.1 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Colfax and Partly Cloudy near Madisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Leonville Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 169.57 mi (272.89 km).
#1 Colfax
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 1,431 |
| Coordinates | 31.5190600, -92.7068200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madisonville
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 857 |
| Coordinates | 30.4043600, -90.1570200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-90.15702, 30.40436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
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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