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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.6 mi
01h 56m
Flight
76.77 mi
123.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.77 mi
Kilometers
123.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.6 mi
Kilometers
145.8 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Central
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central
2026-04-19T00:06
Arrive Abbeville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Central
45.3 mi
00h 58m
To Abbeville
45.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hooper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Joor Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Choctaw Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Choctaw Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    3219 ft · 1 min · Plank Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North 22nd Street

    527 ft · 11 sec · North 22nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 110 South

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette

    2244 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    827 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Maurice Avenue

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Summers Drive

    2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Peace Street

    108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street

    121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
55.4 mi · 61%
Maurice Avenue
9.53 mi · 11%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 6%
Johnston Street
5.21 mi · 6%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.84 mi · 4%
Choctaw Drive
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 58m from Central
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 76.77 mi (123.55 km).

Central

#1 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population29,450
Coordinates30.5543500, -91.0367700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Central (-91.03677, 30.55435)
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Central and Abbeville. The current time is 00:06:39.

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.