How far is Chalmette, LA from Prairieville, LA?
The driving distance from Chalmette, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalmette and Prairieville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalmette and Prairieville.
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Start on West Judge Perez Drive
53 m · 6 sec · West Judge Perez Drive
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Turn right onto Montesquieu Street
51 m · 8 sec · Montesquieu Street
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Turn right onto Oak Place
107 m · 14 sec · Oak Place
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Turn right onto Fenelon Street
51 m · 6 sec · Fenelon Street
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Turn left onto West Judge Perez Drive
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Judge Perez Drive
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Continue on North Claiborne Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
645 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
2743 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1706 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
43 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Sorrento
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
14.2 mi · 19 min · Airline Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Airline Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalmette and Prairieville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Franklin Avenue
Merge slight right
43 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chalmette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairieville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalmette to Prairieville?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 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?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Chalmette and 34.7 miles from Prairieville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Chalmette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairieville.
Stop Ideas Near Laplace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalmette and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 65.1 mi (104.77 km).
#1 Chalmette
Census designated place
| Population | 16,751 |
| Coordinates | 29.9429600, -89.9653700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 61 (-90.972041, 30.302976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
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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