How far is Bayou Sorrel, LA from Plaquemine, LA?

The driving distance from Bayou Sorrel, LA to Plaquemine, LA is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.24 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.71 mi
17.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.71 mi
Kilometers
17.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.24 mi
Kilometers
21.31 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plaquemine
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Bayou Sorrel
Sat, May 30, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayou Sorrel
2026-05-30T06:19
Arrive Plaquemine
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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

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
Addis
LA

Town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, US

From Bayou Sorrel
6.6 mi
00h 09m
To Plaquemine
6.6 mi
00h 09m

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 W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Sorrel and Plaquemine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belleview Drive

    7 mi · 12 min · Belleview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plaquemine Street

    135 m · 20 sec · Plaquemine Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plaquemine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belleview Drive
7.04 mi · 53%
Church Street
0.75 mi · 6%
Plaquemine Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belleview Drive

Turn right onto Belleview Drive

7.04 mi · 00h 12m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addis
00h 09m from Bayou Sorrel
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayou Sorrel to Plaquemine?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Addis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Bayou Sorrel and 6.6 miles from Plaquemine.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 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 Plaquemine.

Stop Ideas Near Addis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Addis, 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 Addis.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

14 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

73 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayou Sorrel and Plaquemine. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.23 km).

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#1 Bayou Sorrel

Bayou Sorrel is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1618600, -91.3356600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Plaquemine

#2 Plaquemine

City in Louisiana

Population6,384
Coordinates30.2900500, -91.2349700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 75 (-91.335987, 30.161669)
End: Plaquemine Street (-91.234991, 30.290041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.63 $2.17 $4.35
Diesel $5.42 $2.55 $5.09

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 Plaquemine. The current time is 06:19:47.

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.