How far is Colfax, LA from Oberlin, LA?
The driving distance from Colfax, LA to Oberlin, LA is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and Oberlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Oberlin.
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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
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
1018 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Drive
2413 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
49.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Masonic Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax and Oberlin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Masonic Drive
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
49.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Colfax and Partly Sunny near Oberlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Oberlin?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Colfax and 38.8 miles from Oberlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Colfax and Partly Sunny near Oberlin.
Stop Ideas Near Woodworth
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 Woodworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Oberlin. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.09 km).
#1 Colfax
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 1,431 |
| Coordinates | 31.5190600, -92.7068200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oberlin
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 30.6202000, -92.7626500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oberlin (-92.76265, 30.6202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.59 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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