How far is Sikes, LA from Winnfield, LA?
The driving distance from Sikes, LA to Winnfield, LA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sikes and Winnfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sikes and Winnfield.
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Start on State Route 499
45 m · 9 sec · State Route 499
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Turn left onto State Route 126
1156 ft · 24 sec · State Route 126
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Turn right onto State Route 499
13.1 mi · 23 min · State Route 499
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Turn left onto State Route 34
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 34
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on West Court Street
1430 ft · 37 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sikes and Winnfield.
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.
State Route 499
Turn right onto State Route 499
13.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sikes and Partly Sunny near Winnfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sikes to Winnfield?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Dodson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Sikes and 8.8 miles from Winnfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sikes and Partly Sunny near Winnfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dodson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sikes and Winnfield. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 km).
#1 Sikes
Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 116 |
| Coordinates | 32.0809900, -92.4868100 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winnfield
Small city in and the Parish Seat of Winn Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 4,283 |
| Coordinates | 31.9255800, -92.6413100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winnfield (-92.64131, 31.92558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.61 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
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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