How far is Central, LA from Shenandoah, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Shenandoah, LA is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Shenandoah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Shenandoah.
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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
3.7 mi · 7 min · O'Neal Lane
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Turn left onto George Oneal Road
621 ft · 17 sec · George Oneal Road
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Continue on George O'Neal Road
1200 ft · 31 sec · George O'Neal Road
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Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive
1385 ft · 49 sec · Kennesaw Drive
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Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue
152 m · 19 sec · Chadsford Avenue
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Turn right onto Antioch Boulevard
1017 ft · 35 sec · Antioch Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Antioch Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Shenandoah.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Throughway
Continue on Central Throughway
3.99 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Central and Sunny near Shenandoah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Shenandoah?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Central and 5.8 miles from Shenandoah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central and Sunny near Shenandoah.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.36 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 Shenandoah
City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.
| Population | 18,399 |
| Coordinates | 30.4013000, -91.0009400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shenandoah (-91.00094, 30.4013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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