How far is Bogalusa, LA from Terrytown, LA?

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
73.2 mi
01h 24m
Flight
61.84 mi
99.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.84 mi
Kilometers
99.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.2 mi
Kilometers
117.81 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrytown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Terrytown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
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
Mandeville
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Bogalusa
36.5 mi
00h 42m
To Terrytown
36.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Drive

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1348 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    551 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86 m · 23 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    25 mi · 31 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  16. 16

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Terry Parkway, Frontage Road

    965 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Terry Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Terry Parkway

    997 ft · 28 sec · Terry Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Terry Parkway

    2961 ft · 1 min · Terry Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Heritage Avenue

    1043 ft · 41 sec · Heritage Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cedarwood Avenue

    128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 34%
Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 17%
Highway 21
11.4 mi · 16%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 8%
Military Road
4 mi · 5%
I 10 East
1.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

25 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandeville
00h 42m from Bogalusa
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Terrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Bogalusa and 36.7 miles from Terrytown.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Terrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Mandeville

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

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

RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

42 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 61.84 mi (99.52 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
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 Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bogalusa and Terrytown. The current time is 23:26:01.

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.