How far is Central, LA from Bastrop, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Bastrop, LA is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
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 Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Bastrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Bastrop.
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Start on Hooper Road
16 m · 5 sec · Hooper Road
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
2834 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sullivan Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joor Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Joor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
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Continue on Zachary Deerford Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Zachary Deerford Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
16 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street
38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street
13.1 mi · 20 min · South Louisa Street
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Grabault Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Madison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · East Madison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Bastrop.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Samuels Road
Turn right onto Samuels Road
71.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bastrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Bastrop?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Central and 96.9 miles from Bastrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 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 Partly Sunny near Bastrop.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
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 Ridgecrest.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 162.03 mi (260.77 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 Bastrop
City in Louisiana
| Population | 9,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.7782800, -91.9114400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bastrop (-91.91144, 32.77828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.63 | $63.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.04 | $74.08 |
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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