How far is Central, LA from Mandeville, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Mandeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Mandeville.
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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
55.2 mi · 59 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula
1659 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park
64 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 190
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 190
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Continue on Emerald Road
1458 ft · 29 sec · Emerald Road
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Continue on Highway 190
1870 ft · 34 sec · Highway 190
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Continue on Florida Street
1 mi · 2 min · Florida Street
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Turn right onto Girod Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
49 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Mandeville.
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
55.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Central and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Mandeville?
The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Central and 35.1 miles from Mandeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Central and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Hammond
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 59.41 mi (95.61 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 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
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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