How far is Hornbeck, LA from Cole Central, LA?
The driving distance from Hornbeck, LA to Cole Central, LA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
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 Hornbeck and Cole Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hornbeck and Cole Central.
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Start on Port Arthur Avenue
35 m · 9 sec · Port Arthur Avenue
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Turn left onto Hammond Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Hammond Street
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Continue on Shreveport Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway
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Continue on Shreveport Highway
73 m · 3 sec · Shreveport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street
41 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pitkin Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Pitkin Highway
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Continue on Pitkin Highway
12 mi · 18 min · Pitkin Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 399
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 399
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Turn sharp right onto Drakes Fork Road
43 m · 6 sec · Drakes Fork Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Drakes Fork Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hornbeck and Cole Central.
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
Continue on 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 Hornbeck and Sunny near Cole Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hornbeck to Cole Central?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 23.7 miles from Hornbeck and 23.7 miles from Cole Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hornbeck and Sunny near Cole Central.
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.
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hornbeck and Cole Central. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.59 km).
#1 Hornbeck
Town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 436 |
| Coordinates | 31.3257400, -93.3985000 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cole Central
Cole Central is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8821400, -93.0862700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cole Central (-93.08627, 30.88214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
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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