How far is Gonzales, LA from Saucier, MS?

The driving distance from Gonzales, LA to Saucier, MS is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.8 mi
02h 45m
Flight
109.82 mi
176.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.82 mi
Kilometers
176.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.8 mi
Kilometers
228.21 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saucier
Wed, Sep 23, 2:21 PM CDT
Return by in Gonzales
Wed, Sep 23, 5:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gonzales
2026-09-23T11:35
Arrive Saucier
Wed, Sep 23, 2:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Eden Isle
LA

Census-designated place in St.

From Gonzales
70.8 mi
01h 22m
To Saucier
71 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ascension Street

    2825 ft · 1 min · East Ascension Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airline Highway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    3041 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 50 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Slidell

    5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    40.7 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Angel Road

    575 ft · 12 sec · Angel Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    1061 ft · 22 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    101 m · 11 sec · Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    93 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Slidell
74.6 mi · 53%
I 10 East
43.5 mi · 31%
US 49 North
14.4 mi · 10%
Airline Highway
8.33 mi · 6%
East Ascension Street
0.54 mi
1st Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

42.9 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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Isle
01h 22m from Gonzales
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gonzales and Sunny near Saucier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Eden Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Gonzales and 71 miles from Saucier.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gonzales and Sunny near Saucier.

Stop Ideas Near Eden Isle

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

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

RAIL

Slidell

6 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

35 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

71 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gonzales and Saucier. Straight-line distance: 109.82 mi (176.74 km).

Gonzales

#1 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Saucier

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates30.6357500, -89.1350400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)
End: Saucier (-89.13504, 30.63575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.06
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.03 $40.06
Mid-grade $4.47 $22.34 $44.68
Premium $4.86 $24.32 $48.64
Diesel $6.03 $30.14 $60.27

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gonzales and Saucier. The current time is 11:35:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.