How far is Cravens, LA from Rosepine, LA?

The driving distance from Cravens, LA to Rosepine, LA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.49 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.42 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosepine
Wed, May 13, 2:34 PM CDT
Return by in Cravens
Wed, May 13, 3:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cravens
2026-05-13T14:06
Arrive Rosepine
Wed, May 13, 2:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cravens
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Llano
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Cravens
12.2 mi
00h 13m
To Rosepine
12.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cravens and Rosepine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cravens and Rosepine.

  1. 1

    Start on Pitkin Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · Pitkin Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Pitkin Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Pitkin Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Charles Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lake Charles Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cravens and Rosepine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pitkin Highway
16.7 mi · 68%
Lake Charles Highway
6.78 mi · 28%
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
0.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pitkin Highway

Start on Pitkin Highway

12 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Llano
00h 13m from Cravens
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cravens and Sunny near Rosepine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cravens to Rosepine?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

New Llano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Cravens and 12.2 miles from Rosepine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cravens and Sunny near Rosepine.

Stop Ideas Near New Llano

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Llano, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Llano.

RAIL

Lake Charles

98 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cravens and Rosepine. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.15 km).

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#1 Cravens

Cravens is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.9668600, -93.0351600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Rosepine

#2 Rosepine

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates30.9199100, -93.2823900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitkin Highway (-93.035127, 30.966553)
End: US 171 (-93.282339, 30.91991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.26
Round trip
$6.51
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.26 $6.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.66 $7.33
Premium $4.63 $3.98 $7.96
Diesel $5.42 $4.66 $9.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cravens and Rosepine. The current time is 14:06:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.