How far is Central, LA from Waggaman, LA?

The driving distance from Central, LA to Waggaman, LA is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
87.15 mi
01h 52m
Flight
66.03 mi
106.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.03 mi
Kilometers
106.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.15 mi
Kilometers
140.25 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waggaman
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Central
Tue, May 12, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central
2026-05-12T19:10
Arrive Waggaman
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
43.6 mi
00h 56m
To Waggaman
43.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Clearview Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road

    554 ft · 25 sec · Avondale Garden Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gambino Road

    854 ft · 37 sec · Gambino Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gambino Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Siegen Lane
64.3 mi · 74%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 6%
Huey P. Long Bridge
4.84 mi · 6%
Airline Highway
4.49 mi · 5%
South Clearview Parkway
2.05 mi · 2%
Clearview Parkway
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Siegen Lane

Merge slight left

62.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 56m from Central
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Central and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 43.6 miles from Central and 43.6 miles from Waggaman.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Central and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.

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 Waggaman. Straight-line distance: 66.03 mi (106.27 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 Waggaman

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population10,015
Coordinates29.9185400, -90.2109100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Central (-91.03677, 30.55435)
End: Waggaman (-90.21091, 29.91854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.25
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.63 $23.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.08 $26.15
Premium $4.63 $14.20 $28.40
Diesel $5.42 $16.62 $33.25

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Central and Waggaman. The current time is 19:10:17.

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.