How far is Central, LA from Gonzales, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Gonzales, LA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Gonzales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Gonzales.
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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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Continue on Oak Villa
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa
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Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Florida Boulevard
3000 ft · 53 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South: New Orleans
864 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
18 mi · 25 min · Airline Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Burnside Avenue
2869 ft · 1 min · North Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ascension Street
62 m · 6 sec · East Ascension Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Gonzales.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Airline Highway
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
18 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Central and Mostly Clear near Gonzales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Gonzales?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Central and 13.9 miles from Gonzales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Central and Mostly Clear near Gonzales.
Stop Ideas Near Inniswold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inniswold.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 22.9 mi (36.86 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 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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