How far is Carville, LA from Blythwood, LA?
The driving distance from Carville, LA to Blythwood, LA is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carville and Blythwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carville and Blythwood.
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Start on the route
63 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Parkway
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Turn straight onto State Route 75
8.5 mi · 15 min · State Route 75
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Turn slight left onto State Route 75
722 ft · 15 sec · State Route 75
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Continue on Plaquemine Ferry
1.4 km · 17 min · Plaquemine Ferry
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Continue on State Route 75
822 ft · 22 sec · State Route 75
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Belleview Drive
839 ft · 23 sec · Belleview Drive
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Turn left onto Eden Street
1198 ft · 16 sec · Eden Street
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Continue on Highway 1
5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carville and Blythwood.
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.
State Route 75
Turn straight onto State Route 75
8.52 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blythwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carville to Blythwood?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Plaquemine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Carville and 9.6 miles from Blythwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blythwood.
Stop Ideas Near Plaquemine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plaquemine.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Schriever
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carville and Blythwood. Straight-line distance: 6.77 mi (10.89 km).
#1 Carville
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2174200, -91.0962100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blythwood
Blythwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1996400, -91.2076100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blythwood (-91.20761, 30.19964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
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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