How far is Chackbay, LA from Golden Meadow, LA?
The driving distance from Chackbay, LA to Golden Meadow, LA is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chackbay and Golden Meadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chackbay and Golden Meadow.
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Start on Louisiana 20
2847 ft · 44 sec · Louisiana 20
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Continue on Louisiana 20
3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
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Continue on North Canal Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
1240 ft · 19 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
2714 ft · 47 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canal Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Bayou Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Bayou Road
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Turn right onto Percy Brown Road
131 m · 12 sec · Percy Brown Road
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Turn left onto Highway 1
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
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Turn left
95 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
20 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Larose Lift Bridge
3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge
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Turn straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
1038 ft · 1 min · Saint Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bayou Drive
32 m · 3 sec · South Bayou Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bayou Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chackbay and Golden Meadow.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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20 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chackbay and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chackbay to Golden Meadow?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Chackbay and 32.5 miles from Golden Meadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chackbay and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chackbay and Golden Meadow. Straight-line distance: 47.5 mi (76.44 km).
#1 Chackbay
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,177 |
| Coordinates | 29.8835400, -90.7973200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Golden Meadow
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 29.3791100, -90.2600800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bayou Drive (-90.259987, 29.379117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
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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