How far is Parks, LA from Bushville, LA?

The driving distance from Parks, LA to Bushville, LA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
16.7 mi
00h 33m
Flight
11.51 mi
18.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.51 mi
Kilometers
18.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.7 mi
Kilometers
26.87 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Parks
Thu, Apr 16, 2:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parks
2026-04-16T13:23
Arrive Bushville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parks
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Parks
8.3 mi
00h 16m
To Bushville
8.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parks and Bushville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parks and Bushville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    2291 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway

    1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nina Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway

    3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway

    35 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    533 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Coteau Rodaire Highway

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Coteau Rodaire Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Huron Road

    2930 ft · 2 min · Huron Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huron Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parks and Bushville.

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 39%
Coteau Rodaire Highway
4.3 mi · 26%
Grand Point Highway
2.05 mi · 12%
Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 11%
Henderson Highway
0.61 mi · 4%
Huron Road
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nursery Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway

4.61 mi · 00h 08m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 16m from Parks
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parks and Mostly Sunny near Bushville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parks to Bushville?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Parks and 8.3 miles from Bushville.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parks and Mostly Sunny near Bushville.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parks and Bushville. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.53 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Parks

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population696
Coordinates30.2143700, -91.8320600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bushville

Bushville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3713100, -91.8970600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Parks (-91.83206, 30.21437)
End: Bushville (-91.89706, 30.37131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.47
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.23 $4.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.51 $5.03
Premium $4.63 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $5.42 $3.19 $6.39

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Parks and Bushville. The current time is 13:23:39.

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.