How far is Mamou, LA from Basile, LA?

The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Basile, LA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
19.91 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.7 mi
23.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.05 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 PM CDT
Return by in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mamou
2026-04-19T15:33
Arrive Basile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mamou
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
Eunice
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Mamou
10.9 mi
00h 12m
To Basile
9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mamou and Basile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mamou and Basile.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2595 ft · 54 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    38 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    2159 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  9. 9

    Continue on North C C Duson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue

    6.8 mi · 8 min · West Laurel Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Basile Eunice Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Ryan Avenue

    1923 ft · 43 sec · South Ryan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Stagg Avenue

    1157 ft · 32 sec · East Stagg Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Lewis Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · South Lewis Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mamou and Basile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Laurel Avenue
6.8 mi · 34%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 32%
Basile Eunice Highway
3.9 mi · 20%
State Route 13
2.41 mi · 12%
North C C Duson Street
0.75 mi · 4%
6th Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Laurel Avenue

Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue

6.8 mi · 00h 08m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eunice
00h 12m from Mamou
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mamou and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Basile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mamou to Basile?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Mamou and 9 miles from Basile.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Mamou and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Basile.

Stop Ideas Near Eunice

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eunice, 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 Eunice.

RAIL

Lafayette

49 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

79 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

82 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

119 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Basile. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).

Mamou

#1 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Basile

#2 Basile

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates30.4852000, -92.5959700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hackberry Avenue (-92.419295, 30.633612)
End: South Lewis Avenue (-92.595634, 30.485213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.30
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.65 $5.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.98 $5.96
Premium $4.63 $3.24 $6.48
Diesel $5.42 $3.79 $7.58

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mamou and Basile. The current time is 15:33:16.

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.