How far is Central, LA from Bogalusa, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Bogalusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Bogalusa.
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Start on Hooper Road
16 m · 9 sec · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Sullivan Road
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Continue on Central Throughway
4 mi · 6 min · Central Throughway
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Continue on O Neal Lane
2486 ft · 46 sec · O Neal Lane
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Continue on O'Neal Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · O'Neal Lane
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Turn left onto I 12 East: Hammond
1380 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
51.8 mi · 56 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
1869 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Turn straight onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn right onto West 21st Avenue
2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Keep slight right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue
113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue
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Continue on East Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street
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Continue on Military Road
4 mi · 6 min · Military Road
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Continue on Highway 21
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21
12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on North Columbia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Bogalusa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
51.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Central and Partly Sunny near Bogalusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Bogalusa?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Central and 46.9 miles from Bogalusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Central and Partly Sunny near Bogalusa.
Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula.
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 72.47 mi (116.63 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 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.92 | $35.85 |
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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