How far is Oberlin, LA from Reeves, LA?

The driving distance from Oberlin, LA to Reeves, LA is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 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
22.61 mi
00h 25m
Flight
18.29 mi
29.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.29 mi
Kilometers
29.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.38 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 Reeves
Sat, Jun 27, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Oberlin
Sat, Jun 27, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oberlin
2026-06-27T11:23
Arrive Reeves
Sat, Jun 27, 11:48 AM 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 Oberlin
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
Kinder
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Oberlin
11.3 mi
00h 12m
To Reeves
11.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 mi · 13 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 190

    11.5 mi · 17 min · US Highway 190

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 113

    597 ft · 17 sec · Highway 113

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Emma Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Emma Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emma Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 190
11.5 mi · 51%
6th Avenue
0.86 mi · 4%
Highway 113
0.11 mi · 1%
Emma Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 190

Continue on US Highway 190

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
+4.3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinder
00h 12m from Oberlin
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oberlin and Sunny near Reeves.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 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?

Kinder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Oberlin and 11.3 miles from Reeves.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oberlin and Sunny near Reeves.

Stop Ideas Near Kinder

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

44 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

85 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

112 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Reeves. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.43 km).

Oberlin

#1 Oberlin

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,702
Coordinates30.6202000, -92.7626500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
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#2 Reeves

Village in Allen Parish

Population243
Coordinates30.5210300, -93.0476500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: US 165 (-92.762694, 30.620221)
End: Emma Avenue (-93.047651, 30.520937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.03 $6.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.41 $6.81
Premium $4.63 $3.70 $7.40
Diesel $5.42 $4.33 $8.66

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 · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Oberlin and Reeves. The current time is 11:23:19.

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.