How far is Winnfield, LA from Sikes, LA?
The driving distance from Winnfield, LA to Sikes, LA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnfield and Sikes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnfield and Sikes.
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Start on West Court Street
1430 ft · 37 sec · West Court Street
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Boundary Avenue
1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto State Route 34
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 34
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Turn right onto State Route 499
13.1 mi · 23 min · State Route 499
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 126
1156 ft · 26 sec · State Route 126
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Turn right onto State Route 499
45 m · 3 sec · State Route 499
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 499
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnfield and Sikes.
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 Winnfield and Partly Sunny near Sikes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnfield to Sikes?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Winnfield and 8.8 miles from Sikes.
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 7:48 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 Winnfield and Partly Sunny near Sikes.
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 Winnfield and Sikes. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Sikes
Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 116 |
| Coordinates | 32.0809900, -92.4868100 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Route 499 (-92.486589, 32.080906)
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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