How far is Bayou Sorrel, LA from Grosse Tete, LA?

The driving distance from Bayou Sorrel, LA to Grosse Tete, LA is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.16 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.18 mi
29.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.18 mi
Kilometers
29.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.16 mi
Kilometers
40.49 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Tete
Sat, May 30, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Bayou Sorrel
Sat, May 30, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayou Sorrel
2026-05-30T07:17
Arrive Grosse Tete
Sat, May 30, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayou Sorrel
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
Plaquemine
LA

City in Louisiana

From Bayou Sorrel
12.6 mi
00h 16m
To Grosse Tete
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayou Sorrel and Grosse Tete.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Sorrel and Grosse Tete.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belleview Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belleview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stassi Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Stassi Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayou Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bayou Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Indian Village Bridge

    137 m · 42 sec · Indian Village Bridge

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bayou Jacob Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayou Jacob Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayou Sorrel and Grosse Tete.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bayou Jacob Road
15.1 mi · 60%
Belleview Drive
2.19 mi · 9%
Bayou Road
1.49 mi · 6%
Stassi Road
0.88 mi · 4%
Indian Village Bridge
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Bayou Jacob Road

Continue straight

9.85 mi · 00h 17m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plaquemine
00h 16m from Bayou Sorrel
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bayou Sorrel and Mostly Sunny near Grosse Tete.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayou Sorrel to Grosse Tete?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Plaquemine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bayou Sorrel and 12.6 miles from Grosse Tete.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bayou Sorrel and Mostly Sunny near Grosse Tete.

Stop Ideas Near Plaquemine

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 Plaquemine and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plaquemine.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

19 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

65 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Schriever

73 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Lafayette

75 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayou Sorrel and Grosse Tete. Straight-line distance: 18.18 mi (29.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bayou Sorrel

Bayou Sorrel is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1618600, -91.3356600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grosse Tete

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population619
Coordinates30.4110300, -91.4337200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 75 (-91.335987, 30.161669)
End: Willow Street (-91.433829, 30.410801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.63 $4.12 $8.23
Diesel $5.42 $4.82 $9.64

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayou Sorrel and Grosse Tete. The current time is 07:17:20.

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.