How far is Pleasant Hill, LA from Arcadia, LA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, LA to Arcadia, LA is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Arcadia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Arcadia.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
8.4 mi · 13 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Hazel Street
96 m · 17 sec · Hazel Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
58 m · 12 sec · 1st Street
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Turn sharp left
45 m · 5 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 Pleasant Hill and Arcadia.
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.
South 3rd Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
8.43 mi · 00h 13m
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 Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcadia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Arcadia?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Pleasant Hill and 6.8 miles from Arcadia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcadia.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsland
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 10.28 mi (16.54 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 680 |
| Coordinates | 32.4801500, -93.0765500 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcadia
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,648 |
| Coordinates | 32.5490400, -92.9201600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hazel Street (-92.920347, 32.549118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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