How far is Gardere, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Gardere, LA to Central, LA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardere and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardere and Central.
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Start on Gardere Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gardere Lane
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Turn left onto Burbank Drive
1255 ft · 29 sec · Burbank Drive
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Turn right onto South Staring Lane
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Staring Lane
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Continue on Essen Lane
1.9 mi · 4 min · Essen Lane
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
2346 ft · 52 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Drusilla Lane
1 mi · 2 min · Drusilla Lane
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Turn right onto Old Hammond Highway
1036 ft · 23 sec · Old Hammond Highway
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 190 East: Hammond
1110 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Florida Boulevard
1874 ft · 42 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Continue on Joor Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road
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Turn right onto Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardere and Central.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Joor Road
Continue on Joor Road
5.21 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Gardere and Mostly Sunny near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardere to Central?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Gardere and 9.7 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardere and Mostly Sunny near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Inniswold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inniswold.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardere and Central. Straight-line distance: 15.67 mi (25.22 km).
#1 Gardere
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 10,580 |
| Coordinates | 30.3457500, -91.1401100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
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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