How far is Laplace, LA from Broussard, LA?

The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Broussard, LA is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
127.42 mi
02h 48m
Flight
104.1 mi
167.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.42 mi
Kilometers
205.06 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Laplace
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laplace
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

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
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Laplace
63.7 mi
01h 24m
To Broussard
63.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Airline Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belle Terre Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard

  4. 4

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.3 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    33.8 mi · 45 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn left

    140 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barron Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
55.1 mi · 43%
State Route 1
50.5 mi · 40%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 6%
La 361
6.87 mi · 5%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
Belle Terre Boulevard
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

50.3 mi · 00h 55m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
01h 24m from Laplace
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Laplace and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broussard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Laplace and 63.8 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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 Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 104.1 mi (167.54 km).

Photo coming soon

#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
Broussard

#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Laplace (-90.48147, 30.06698)
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.02 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
9 gal · 34.04 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.63 $20.81 $41.63
Diesel $5.42 $24.37 $48.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laplace and Broussard. The current time is 08:16:09.

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.