How far is Jefferson, LA from Laplace, LA?

The driving distance from Jefferson, LA to Laplace, LA is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.05 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.85 mi
33.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.31 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laplace
Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Laplace
Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kenner
LA

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

From Jefferson
12.5 mi
00h 16m
To Laplace
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Laplace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Laplace.

  1. 1

    Start on Madelon Street

    53 m · 13 sec · Madelon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lurline Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Lurline Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Berwick Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Berwick Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Claiborne Drive

    89 m · 18 sec · Claiborne Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    653 ft · 30 sec · Andover Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Causeway Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Causeway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    130 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3140 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2867 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Laplace.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
19.3 mi · 77%
Causeway Boulevard
1.93 mi · 8%
US 51
0.29 mi · 1%
Andover Street
0.12 mi
I 10 East
0.08 mi
Claiborne Drive
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenner
00h 16m from Jefferson
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jefferson and Sunny near Laplace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Laplace?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Jefferson and 12.6 miles from Laplace.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson and Sunny near Laplace.

Stop Ideas Near Kenner

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

16 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

61 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 20.85 mi (33.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Jefferson

Jefferson is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9660400, -90.1531300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Laplace

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population29,872
Coordinates30.0669800, -90.4814700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Madelon Street (-90.153135, 29.965782)
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)

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
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.44
Round trip
$6.89
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $3.44 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.38 $3.85 $7.70
Premium $4.78 $4.21 $8.41
Diesel $5.82 $5.12 $10.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Laplace. The current time is 19:29:43.

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.