How far is Pine Prairie, LA from Mamou, LA?
The driving distance from Pine Prairie, LA to Mamou, LA is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Prairie and Mamou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Prairie and Mamou.
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Start on Elm Street
4 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
9.1 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 13
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Turn left onto Poinciana Avenue
2211 ft · 45 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2606 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
7 m · 2 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 Pine Prairie and Mamou.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
9.09 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Prairie and Partly Sunny near Mamou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Prairie to Mamou?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 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?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Pine Prairie and 5.4 miles from Mamou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Prairie and Partly Sunny near Mamou.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
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 Ville Platte.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Prairie and Mamou. Straight-line distance: 10.37 mi (16.69 km).
#1 Pine Prairie
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 30.7838100, -92.4254100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mamou
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,077 |
| Coordinates | 30.6338100, -92.4193000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mamou (-92.4193, 30.63381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
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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