How far is Oberlin, LA from Colfax, LA?
The driving distance from Oberlin, LA to Colfax, LA is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 42m.
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 Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oberlin and Colfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Colfax.
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Start on the route
49.1 mi · 1 hr
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Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1 km · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Shreveport
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
12.6 mi · 13 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 8 East, LA 1200: Boyce
2114 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 8
1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 8
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Continue on Highway 8
8.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 8
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2076 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 8th Street
15 m · 2 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oberlin and Colfax.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
49.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oberlin and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Colfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oberlin to Colfax?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Oberlin and 39 miles from Colfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oberlin and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Colfax.
Stop Ideas Near Woodworth
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 Woodworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Colfax. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.09 km).
#1 Oberlin
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 30.6202000, -92.7626500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colfax
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 1,431 |
| Coordinates | 31.5190600, -92.7068200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colfax (-92.70682, 31.51906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.59 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
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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