How far is Central, LA from Rayne, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Rayne, LA is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Rayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Rayne.
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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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Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Springs Road
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Turn slight right onto Choctaw Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Choctaw Drive
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Turn left onto Plank Road
3219 ft · 1 min · Plank Road
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Turn straight onto North 22nd Street
527 ft · 11 sec · North 22nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 110 South
988 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette
2244 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point
977 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto The Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · The Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 35
140 m · 8 sec · State Route 35
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Continue on North Adams Avenue
2152 ft · 41 sec · North Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto East Texas Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · East Texas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Rayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Rayne?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Central and 41.4 miles from Rayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette
New Iberia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Rayne. Straight-line distance: 76.65 mi (123.36 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 Rayne
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,983 |
| Coordinates | 30.2349300, -92.2684600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rayne (-92.26846, 30.23493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
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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