How far is Mamou, LA from Ville Platte, LA?
The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Ville Platte, LA is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Mamou and Ville Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mamou and Ville Platte.
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Start on the route
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2606 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Poinciana Avenue
2211 ft · 46 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Turn right onto State Route 13
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Vidrine Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road
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Continue on Chemin Vidrine
617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine
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Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Chataignier Street
70 m · 5 sec · North Chataignier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chataignier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mamou and Ville Platte.
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.
Vidrine Road
Turn right onto Vidrine Road
7.09 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mamou and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ville Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mamou to Ville Platte?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Pine Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Mamou and 5.1 miles from Ville Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 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 Ville Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Prairie
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 Pine Prairie.
Lafayette
Lake Charles
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Ville Platte. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.36 km).
#1 Mamou
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,077 |
| Coordinates | 30.6338100, -92.4193000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ville Platte
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.6879700, -92.2715200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chataignier Street (-92.271537, 30.687977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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