How far is Gonzales, LA from Mandeville, LA?

The driving distance from Gonzales, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.16 mi
01h 31m
Flight
51.64 mi
83.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.16 mi
Kilometers
117.74 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mandeville
Sun, May 17, 1:21 PM CDT
Return by in Gonzales
Sun, May 17, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gonzales
2026-05-17T11:50
Arrive Mandeville
Sun, May 17, 1:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gonzales
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
Albany
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Gonzales
36.5 mi
00h 45m
To Mandeville
36.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gonzales and Mandeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales and Mandeville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ascension Street

    62 m · 10 sec · East Ascension Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Burnside Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Burnside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Germany Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Germany Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

    1369 ft · 48 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 16

    1211 ft · 21 sec · LA 16

  9. 9

    Continue on La Highway 16

    1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16

  10. 10

    Continue on LA 16

    1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South

    12 m · 1 sec · Walker South

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Walker South

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Walker South

  13. 13

    Continue on Walker South Road

    62 m · 3 sec · Walker South Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 12 East

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    46.3 mi · 50 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula

    1659 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park

    64 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 190

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 190

  23. 23

    Continue on Emerald Road

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Emerald Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 190

    1870 ft · 34 sec · Highway 190

  25. 25

    Continue on Florida Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Florida Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gonzales and Mandeville.

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
46.3 mi · 63%
Walker South
8.14 mi · 11%
North Burnside Avenue
3.16 mi · 4%
Germany Road
3.03 mi · 4%
US 190 East
2.53 mi · 3%
LA 16
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

46.3 mi · 00h 50m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 45m from Gonzales
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Gonzales and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gonzales to Mandeville?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Gonzales and 36.6 miles from Mandeville.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gonzales and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albany, 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 Albany.

RAIL

Hammond

11 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

57 mi away
1253 Florida St.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

79 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

81 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gonzales and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.11 km).

Gonzales

#1 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,245
Coordinates30.2385300, -90.9201000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Mandeville

#2 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Gonzales and Mandeville. The current time is 11:50:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.