How far is Crowley, LA from Prairieville, LA?

The driving distance from Crowley, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.11 mi
01h 40m
Flight
83.93 mi
135.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.93 mi
Kilometers
135.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.11 mi
Kilometers
151.45 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairieville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Crowley
Thu, Oct 15, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crowley
2026-10-15T19:27
Arrive Prairieville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crowley
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Crowley
46.4 mi
00h 50m
To Prairieville
47.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crowley and Prairieville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crowley and Prairieville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hutchinson Avenue

    22 m · 7 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Hutchinson Avenue

    84 m · 16 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Court Circle

    584 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Court Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Hutchinson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1447 ft · 36 sec · Tower Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    84.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 42: Highland Road

    1413 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highland Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highland Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Airline Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airline Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Airline Highway

    147 m · 13 sec · Airline Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Airline Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crowley and Prairieville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tower Road
84.9 mi · 90%
Airline Highway
4.71 mi · 5%
Highland Road
1.59 mi · 2%
East Hutchinson Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Crowley Rayne Highway
0.54 mi · 1%
LA 42
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Tower Road

Merge slight left

84.3 mi · 01h 35m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 50m from Crowley
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crowley and Sunny near Prairieville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crowley to Prairieville?

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Crowley and 47.7 miles from Prairieville.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crowley and Sunny near Prairieville.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crowley and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 83.93 mi (135.07 km).

Crowley

#1 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Prairieville

Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3029700, -90.9720500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hutchinson Avenue (-92.374613, 30.214148)
End: US 61 (-90.972041, 30.302976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.38 $14.53 $29.06
Premium $4.78 $15.87 $31.75
Diesel $5.82 $19.33 $38.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Crowley and Prairieville. The current time is 19:27:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.