How far is Central, LA from Abbeville, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Abbeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Abbeville.
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Start on Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Joor Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road
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Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Springs Road
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Turn slight right onto Choctaw Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Choctaw Drive
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Turn left onto Plank Road
3219 ft · 1 min · Plank Road
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Turn straight onto North 22nd Street
527 ft · 11 sec · North 22nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 110 South
988 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette
2244 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Keep slight right
827 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto West Summers Drive
2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Peace Street
108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street
121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Abbeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
55 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Abbeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Abbeville?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Central and 45.3 miles from Abbeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Abbeville.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Henderson Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 76.77 mi (123.55 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Abbeville
Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,927 |
| Coordinates | 29.9746500, -92.1342900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
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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