How far is Central, LA from Moss Bluff, LA?

The driving distance from Central, LA to Moss Bluff, LA is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
140.57 mi
02h 45m
Flight
129.49 mi
208.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.49 mi
Kilometers
208.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.57 mi
Kilometers
226.23 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moss Bluff
Tue, May 5, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in Central
Tue, May 5, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central
2026-05-04T22:17
Arrive Moss Bluff
Tue, May 5, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Scott
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Central
70.2 mi
01h 22m
To Moss Bluff
70.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Moss Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central and Moss Bluff.

  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

    121.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1253 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    31 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    38 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    15 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Theriot Road

    1692 ft · 54 sec · Theriot Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Highway 171

    843 ft · 37 sec · Old Highway 171

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 171

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Moss Bluff.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
122 mi · 87%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Highway
3.7 mi · 3%
Choctaw Drive
2.37 mi · 2%
Greenwell Springs Road
2.23 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 14m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
129.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
01h 22m from Central
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Central and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central to Moss Bluff?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Central and 70.4 miles from Moss Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scott, 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 Scott.

RAIL

Lafayette

8 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

36 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

91 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

108 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central and Moss Bluff. Straight-line distance: 129.49 mi (208.4 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
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#2 Moss Bluff

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,557
Coordinates30.3027000, -93.1907100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Central (-91.03677, 30.55435)
End: Moss Bluff (-93.19071, 30.3027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.57
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.78 $37.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.12 $42.25
Premium $4.63 $22.94 $45.88
Diesel $5.42 $26.86 $53.72

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Central and Moss Bluff. The current time is 22:17:21.

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.