How far is Central, LA from Scott, LA?

The driving distance from Central, LA to Scott, LA is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
72.53 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.77 mi
107.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.77 mi
Kilometers
107.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott
Sat, May 2, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Central
Sat, May 2, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central
2026-05-02T09:03
Arrive Scott
Sat, May 2, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Central
36.2 mi
00h 45m
To Scott
36.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cameron Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
55.4 mi · 76%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 7%
Choctaw Drive
2.37 mi · 3%
Greenwell Springs Road
2.23 mi · 3%
Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
1.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

55 mi · 01h 02m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
00h 45m from Central
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Central and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Central and 36.3 miles from Scott.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Central and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central and Scott. Straight-line distance: 66.77 mi (107.46 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
Scott

#2 Scott

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

Population8,787
Coordinates30.2357600, -92.0945700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Central (-91.03677, 30.55435)
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.39
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.69 $19.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.63 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.42 $13.86 $27.72

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Central and Scott. The current time is 09:03:22.

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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.