How far is Laplace, LA from Bogalusa, LA?

The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.07 mi
01h 50m
Flight
62.64 mi
100.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.64 mi
Kilometers
100.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.07 mi
Kilometers
135.3 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Laplace
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laplace
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laplace
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
Madisonville
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Laplace
42.1 mi
00h 55m
To Bogalusa
42 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Hammond

    25 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield

    840 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    691 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    142 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    885 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 12 East

    6 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville

    1869 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 21

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Tyler Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 21st Avenue

    2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    27 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  23. 23

    Continue on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
25 mi · 30%
Highway 21
24.7 mi · 29%
West Florida Republic Parkway
18.7 mi · 22%
Military Road
4 mi · 5%
South Tyler Street
2.04 mi · 2%
North Columbia Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Turn left onto I 55 North: Hammond

25 mi · 00h 27m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
00h 55m from Laplace
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laplace and Sunny near Bogalusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Laplace and 42 miles from Bogalusa.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laplace and Sunny near Bogalusa.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

39 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

48 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

51 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 62.64 mi (100.81 km).

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#1 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
Bogalusa

#2 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Laplace (-90.48147, 30.06698)
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.49
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.25 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $4.63 $13.74 $27.47
Diesel $5.42 $16.08 $32.17

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laplace and Bogalusa. The current time is 04:13:54.

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.