How far is Central, LA from Raceland, LA?

The driving distance from Central, LA to Raceland, LA is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
85.87 mi
01h 55m
Flight
62.84 mi
101.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.84 mi
Kilometers
101.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.87 mi
Kilometers
138.2 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raceland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Central
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central
2026-04-15T18:31
Arrive Raceland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Central
43 mi
00h 57m
To Raceland
42.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central and Raceland.

  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

    Continue on Oak Villa

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa

  4. 4

    Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Florida Boulevard

    3000 ft · 53 sec · Florida Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South: New Orleans

    864 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South

    122 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1608 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    19.4 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Siegen Lane
24.8 mi · 29%
Airline Highway
13.6 mi · 16%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 6%
Oak Villa Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
Hooper Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Oak Villa
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Siegen Lane

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 57m from Central
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Central and Mostly Clear near Raceland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central to Raceland?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Central and 42.9 miles from Raceland.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central and Mostly Clear near Raceland.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central and Raceland. Straight-line distance: 62.84 mi (101.13 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 Raceland

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population10,193
Coordinates29.7274300, -90.5989800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Central (-91.03677, 30.55435)
End: Raceland (-90.59898, 29.72743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $11.47
Round trip
$22.95
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.47 $22.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.90 $25.81
Premium $4.63 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $5.42 $16.41 $32.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Central and Raceland. The current time is 18:31:52.

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.