How far is Golden Meadow, LA from Chackbay, LA?
The driving distance from Golden Meadow, LA to Chackbay, LA is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 17m.
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.
Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Meadow and Chackbay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Meadow and Chackbay.
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Start on South Bayou Drive
32 m · 5 sec · South Bayou Drive
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
995 ft · 58 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
14.7 mi · 18 min · South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
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Turn right
2809 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
95 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 1
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Percy Brown Road
131 m · 13 sec · Percy Brown Road
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
119 m · 6 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
1328 ft · 23 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
1081 ft · 17 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
2211 ft · 34 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Canal Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · North Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Louisiana 20
3.7 mi · 5 min · Louisiana 20
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana 20
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Meadow and Chackbay.
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.
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
Continue straight
17.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Golden Meadow and Mostly Sunny near Chackbay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Meadow to Chackbay?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Golden Meadow and 28.1 miles from Chackbay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Golden Meadow and Mostly Sunny near Chackbay.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Meadow and Chackbay. Straight-line distance: 47.5 mi (76.44 km).
#1 Golden Meadow
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 29.3791100, -90.2600800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chackbay
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,177 |
| Coordinates | 29.8835400, -90.7973200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chackbay (-90.79732, 29.88354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
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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