How far is Broussard, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Central, LA is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broussard and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard and Central.
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Start on South Polk Street
41 m · 11 sec · South Polk Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
982 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
2375 ft · 48 sec · North Morgan Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 408: Southern University, Metro Airport
2568 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 408 East: Harding Boulevard
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Harding Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Harding Boulevard
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Continue on Hooper Road
7 mi · 12 min · 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 Broussard and Central.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Louisiana Avenue
Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Broussard and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broussard to Central?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Broussard and 38.6 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broussard and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
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 Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Central. Straight-line distance: 61.88 mi (99.59 km).
#1 Broussard
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
| Population | 11,303 |
| Coordinates | 30.1471500, -91.9612300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
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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