How far is Laplace, LA from Luling, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Luling, LA is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Luling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Luling.
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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
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 18 East: Luling
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
1 km · 1 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Paul Maillard Road
1034 ft · 26 sec · Paul Maillard Road
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Turn right onto Luling Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · Luling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laplace and Luling.
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.
West Airline Highway
Turn right onto West Airline Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laplace and Partly Sunny near Luling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laplace to Luling?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
New Sarpy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Laplace and 8.9 miles from Luling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laplace and Partly Sunny near Luling.
Stop Ideas Near New Sarpy
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 New Sarpy.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Luling. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 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 Luling
City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
| Population | 12,119 |
| Coordinates | 29.9321500, -90.3664700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Luling (-90.36647, 29.93215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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