How far is Broussard, LA from Laplace, LA?

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Laplace, LA is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
126.54 mi
02h 13m
Flight
104.1 mi
167.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.64 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laplace
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive Laplace
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
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
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Broussard
63.2 mi
01h 06m
To Laplace
63.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broussard and Laplace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broussard and Laplace.

  1. 1

    Start on Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.7 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Airline Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broussard and Laplace.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
54.1 mi · 43%
La 361
44.4 mi · 35%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 6%
Belle Terre Boulevard
2.17 mi · 2%
West Airline Highway
1.26 mi · 1%
LA 3188 South
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
01h 06m from Broussard
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broussard and Partly Sunny near Laplace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broussard to Laplace?

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Broussard and 63.3 miles from Laplace.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broussard and Partly Sunny near Laplace.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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 Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

72 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 104.1 mi (167.54 km).

Broussard

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Laplace

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population29,872
Coordinates30.0669800, -90.4814700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Barron Road (-91.943579, 30.893307)
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.63 $20.63 $41.26
Diesel $5.42 $24.15 $48.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Laplace. The current time is 06:44:43.

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.