How far is Oak Grove, LA from Creola, LA?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, LA to Creola, LA is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Creola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Creola.
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Start on Brunson
116 m · 17 sec · Brunson
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Continue on Highway 8
3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 8
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
53 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Creola.
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.
Longest stretch
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6.19 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oak Grove and Partly Sunny near Creola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Creola?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Pollock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Oak Grove and 5.2 miles from Creola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oak Grove and Partly Sunny near Creola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Creola. Straight-line distance: 7.37 mi (11.86 km).
#1 Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.5201800, -92.5423600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Creola
Suburb village of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 216 |
| Coordinates | 31.4283200, -92.4787900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 167 North (-92.481039, 31.427309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
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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