How far is Oberlin, LA from Oakdale, LA?

The driving distance from Oberlin, LA to Oakdale, LA is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
15.09 mi
00h 16m
Flight
14.83 mi
23.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.29 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM CDT
Return by in Oberlin
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oberlin
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive Oakdale
Tue, May 12, 7:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oberlin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Elizabeth
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Oberlin
7.6 mi
00h 08m
To Oakdale
7.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oberlin and Oakdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Oakdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    1231 ft · 36 sec · East 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 12th Street

    561 ft · 26 sec · South 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · East 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oberlin and Oakdale.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 7th Avenue
0.23 mi · 2%
South 12th Street
0.11 mi · 1%
East 6th Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

14.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 08m from Oberlin
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oberlin and Sunny near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oberlin to Oakdale?

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Oberlin and 7.5 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oberlin and Sunny near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

81 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

103 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.87 km).

Oberlin

#1 Oberlin

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,702
Coordinates30.6202000, -92.7626500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Oakdale

#2 Oakdale

Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population7,500
Coordinates30.8160300, -92.6604200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: US 165 (-92.762694, 30.620221)
End: East 6th Avenue (-92.66042, 30.815782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.01
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.01 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.26 $4.51
Premium $4.63 $2.45 $4.90
Diesel $5.42 $2.87 $5.74

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Oberlin and Oakdale. The current time is 19:04:09.

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.