How far is Grosse Tete, LA from Bayou Sorrel, LA?

The driving distance from Grosse Tete, LA to Bayou Sorrel, LA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.13 mi
00h 47m
Flight
18.18 mi
29.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.18 mi
Kilometers
29.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.13 mi
Kilometers
40.44 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayou Sorrel
Sat, May 30, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Grosse Tete
Sat, May 30, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Tete
2026-05-30T08:33
Arrive Bayou Sorrel
Sat, May 30, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Tete
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plaquemine
LA

City in Louisiana

From Grosse Tete
12.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bayou Sorrel
12.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Tete and Bayou Sorrel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Tete and Bayou Sorrel.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Street

    14.1 mi · 25 min · Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayou Jacob Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bayou Jacob Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indian Village Bridge

    137 m · 42 sec · Indian Village Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bayou Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bayou Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Stassi Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Stassi Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Belleview Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belleview Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Tete and Bayou Sorrel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Street
14.1 mi · 56%
Belleview Drive
7.54 mi · 30%
Bayou Road
1.49 mi · 6%
Bayou Jacob Road
1.08 mi · 4%
Stassi Road
0.88 mi · 4%
Indian Village Bridge
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Willow Street

Start on Willow Street

14.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plaquemine
00h 23m from Grosse Tete
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grosse Tete and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Sorrel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Tete to Bayou Sorrel?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Plaquemine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Grosse Tete and 12.6 miles from Bayou Sorrel.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grosse Tete and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Sorrel.

Stop Ideas Near Plaquemine

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plaquemine and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plaquemine.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

19 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

65 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Schriever

73 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Lafayette

75 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Tete and Bayou Sorrel. Straight-line distance: 18.18 mi (29.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Grosse Tete

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population619
Coordinates30.4110300, -91.4337200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayou Sorrel

Bayou Sorrel is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1618600, -91.3356600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Grosse Tete (-91.43372, 30.41103)
End: Bayou Sorrel (-91.33566, 30.16186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.63 $4.12 $8.23
Diesel $5.42 $4.82 $9.64

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Tete and Bayou Sorrel. The current time is 08:33:05.

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.