How far is Gardere, LA from Prairieville, LA?
The driving distance from Gardere, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardere and Prairieville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardere and Prairieville.
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Start on Gardere Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gardere Lane
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Turn right onto Burbank Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Burbank Drive
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Turn right onto Highland Road
5 mi · 8 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
147 m · 13 sec · 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 Gardere and Prairieville.
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.
Highland Road
Turn right onto Highland Road
5.03 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Gardere and Sunny near Prairieville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardere to Prairieville?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Village Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Gardere and 7 miles from Prairieville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gardere and Sunny near Prairieville.
Stop Ideas Near Village Saint George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Village Saint George.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardere and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 10.45 mi (16.82 km).
#1 Gardere
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 10,580 |
| Coordinates | 30.3457500, -91.1401100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
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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