How far is Golden Meadow, LA from Thibodaux Junction, LA?
The driving distance from Golden Meadow, LA to Thibodaux Junction, LA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 Thibodaux Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Meadow and Thibodaux Junction.
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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 left onto Percy Brown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Percy Brown Road
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Turn left onto South Acadia Road
139 m · 12 sec · South Acadia Road
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Continue on Acadia Woods Drive
1541 ft · 52 sec · Acadia Woods Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Acadia Road
56 m · 8 sec · Acadia Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Acadia Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Acadia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Acadia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Meadow and Thibodaux Junction.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Thibodaux Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Meadow to Thibodaux Junction?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 25.4 miles from Golden Meadow and 25.4 miles from Thibodaux Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Golden Meadow and Mostly Sunny near Thibodaux Junction.
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.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Meadow and Thibodaux Junction. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.71 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 Thibodaux Junction
Thibodaux Junction is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7529900, -90.7995400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thibodaux Junction (-90.79954, 29.75299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
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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