How far is Laplace, LA from Bayou Cane, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Bayou Cane, LA is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Bayou Cane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Bayou Cane.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
11.1 mi · 15 min · West Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
1499 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 310 South: Boutte
3185 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
1213 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Coteau Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Coteau Road
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Turn left onto Bayou Gardens Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bayou Gardens Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laplace and Bayou Cane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 90 West
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Laplace and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Cane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laplace to Bayou Cane?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Laplace and 26.5 miles from Bayou Cane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Laplace and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Cane.
Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands
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 Des Allemands.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Bayou Cane. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.69 km).
#1 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayou Cane
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 19,355 |
| Coordinates | 29.6241000, -90.7512000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou Cane (-90.7512, 29.6241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
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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