How far is Abbeville, LA from Terrytown, LA?

The driving distance from Abbeville, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.76 mi
02h 36m
Flight
125.91 mi
202.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.91 mi
Kilometers
202.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.76 mi
Kilometers
236.18 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrytown
Sat, May 23, 6:22 PM CDT
Return by in Abbeville
Sat, May 23, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-05-23T15:45
Arrive Terrytown
Sat, May 23, 6:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Abbeville
73.3 mi
01h 18m
To Terrytown
73.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Terrytown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Terrytown.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saint Charles Street

    1347 ft · 23 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Saint Charles Street

    123 m · 7 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1482 ft · 29 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Charity Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Charity Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Conrad Street

    2815 ft · 47 sec · East Conrad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on LA 14

    8.6 mi · 13 min · LA 14

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    118.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business

    4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Stumpf Boulevard

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    79 m · 9 sec · Westbank Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stumpf Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Heritage Avenue

    89 m · 12 sec · Heritage Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cedarwood Avenue

    128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Terrytown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LA 14
127 mi · 87%
Westbank Expressway
6.55 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Drive
6.14 mi · 4%
US 90 Business
2.01 mi · 1%
Charity Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Stumpf Boulevard
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LA 14

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 18m from Abbeville
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Abbeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Terrytown?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Abbeville and 73.4 miles from Terrytown.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Abbeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morgan City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan City.

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 125.91 mi (202.63 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Terrytown

#2 Terrytown

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population23,319
Coordinates29.9102100, -90.0325700
Altitude-1
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saint Charles Street (-92.134366, 29.974663)
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $19.62
Round trip
$39.23
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.62 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.63 $23.96 $47.92
Diesel $5.42 $28.05 $56.10

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Terrytown. The current time is 15:45:16.

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.