How far is Estelle, LA from Central, LA?

The driving distance from Estelle, LA to Central, LA is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
102.17 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.04 mi
119.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.04 mi
Kilometers
119.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.17 mi
Kilometers
164.42 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central
Sun, Apr 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Estelle
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estelle
2026-04-12T21:12
Arrive Central
Sun, Apr 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Estelle
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 Estelle
46.2 mi
00h 56m
To Central
56 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Drive

    142 m · 22 sec · Oklahoma Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Ames Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane

    1526 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Airline Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 190 East: Hammond

    1110 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Florida Boulevard

    1874 ft · 42 sec · Florida Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Joor Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hooper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
63.3 mi · 62%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 5%
Airline Highway
4.3 mi · 4%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 4%
Westbank Expressway
3.62 mi · 4%
Ames Boulevard
3.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 56m from Estelle
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Estelle and Mostly Clear near Central.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 46.2 miles from Estelle and 56 miles from Central.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Estelle and Mostly Clear near Central.

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 Estelle and Central. Straight-line distance: 74.04 mi (119.15 km).

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#1 Estelle

Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population16,377
Coordinates29.8457600, -90.1067400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Central

#2 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population29,450
Coordinates30.5543500, -91.0367700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma Drive (-90.106739, 29.845754)
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.34
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.67 $27.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.37 $30.75
Premium $4.63 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $5.42 $19.55 $39.10

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Estelle and Central. The current time is 21:12:53.

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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.