How far is Saint Martinville, LA from Bushville, LA?

The driving distance from Saint Martinville, LA to Bushville, LA is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
23.43 mi
00h 44m
Flight
17.42 mi
28.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.43 mi
Kilometers
37.71 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Martinville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Martinville
2026-04-16T13:30
Arrive Bushville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Martinville
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
Parks
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Saint Martinville
11.7 mi
00h 22m
To Bushville
11.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Saint Martinville and Bushville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville and Bushville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bridge Street

    1447 ft · 53 sec · West Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Principale Nord

    3245 ft · 55 sec · Rue Principale Nord

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Street

    994 ft · 19 sec · Martin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  6. 6

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

    1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  9. 9

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

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  11. 11

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

    3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway

    35 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    533 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Coteau Rodaire Highway

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Coteau Rodaire Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Huron Road

    2930 ft · 2 min · Huron Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huron Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Martinville 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 28%
Main Highway
5.59 mi · 24%
Coteau Rodaire Highway
4.3 mi · 18%
Grand Point Highway
2.05 mi · 9%
Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 8%
Rue Principale Nord
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Highway

Continue on Main Highway

5.59 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parks
00h 22m from Saint Martinville
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Martinville 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 Saint Martinville to Bushville?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Parks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Saint Martinville and 11.7 miles from Bushville.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parks

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 Parks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.5 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 12.4 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 10.6 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 9.8 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 Parks.

RAIL

Lafayette

18 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

23 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

68 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

111 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Martinville and Bushville. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.04 km).

Saint Martinville

#1 Saint Martinville

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,676
Coordinates30.1252000, -91.8334500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Bushville

Bushville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3713100, -91.8970600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Martinville (-91.83345, 30.1252)
End: Bushville (-91.89706, 30.37131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.29
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.14 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.53 $7.07
Premium $4.63 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $5.42 $4.49 $8.99

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 Saint Martinville and Bushville. The current time is 13:30:58.

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.