How far is Central, LA from Breaux Bridge, LA?

The driving distance from Central, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.53 mi
01h 18m
Flight
54.94 mi
88.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.94 mi
Kilometers
88.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.53 mi
Kilometers
99.02 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breaux Bridge
Thu, Apr 16, 8:44 AM CDT
Return by in Central
Thu, Apr 16, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central
2026-04-16T07:25
Arrive Breaux Bridge
Thu, Apr 16, 8:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Central
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Breaux Bridge
30.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Breaux Bridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central and Breaux Bridge.

  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

    45.2 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge

    1495 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Anse Broussard Highway

    639 ft · 13 sec · Anse Broussard Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Rees Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rees Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bridge Street

    1262 ft · 43 sec · East Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Highway

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Breaux Bridge.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
45.7 mi · 74%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 8%
Choctaw Drive
2.37 mi · 4%
Greenwell Springs Road
2.23 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
1.71 mi · 3%
Rees Street
1.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
00h 39m from Central
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Central and Mostly Sunny near Breaux Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central to Breaux Bridge?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Central and 30.8 miles from Breaux Bridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central and Mostly Sunny near Breaux Bridge.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grosse Tete, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central and Breaux Bridge. Straight-line distance: 54.94 mi (88.41 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
Breaux Bridge

#2 Breaux Bridge

City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,047
Coordinates30.2735300, -91.8992800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Central (-91.03677, 30.55435)
End: Breaux Bridge (-91.89928, 30.27353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.24 $18.48
Premium $4.63 $10.04 $20.07
Diesel $5.42 $11.75 $23.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Central and Breaux Bridge. The current time is 07:25:25.

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.