How far is Bastrop, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Bastrop, LA to Central, LA is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bastrop and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop and Central.
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Start on South Sassafras Street
110 m · 20 sec · South Sassafras Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
2760 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Turn right onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Grabault Road
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Turn right onto Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
13.2 mi · 20 min · North Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street
48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street
45.2 mi · 53 min · South Julia Street
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Continue on State Rte 15
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Rte 15
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Continue on East Wallace Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Wallace Boulevard
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
71.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
40 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Zachary Deerford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zachary Deerford Road
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Continue on Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
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Turn slight right
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Joor Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Joor Road
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sullivan Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road
2832 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Hooper Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bastrop and Central.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
71.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bastrop and Clear near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bastrop to Central?
The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Bastrop and 98.1 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bastrop and Clear near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgecrest.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bastrop and Central. Straight-line distance: 162.03 mi (260.77 km).
#1 Bastrop
City in Louisiana
| Population | 9,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.7782800, -91.9114400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.87 | $63.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.31 | $74.62 |
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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