How far is Laplace, LA from Mandeville, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
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.
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Mandeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Mandeville.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
588 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
1393 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
24.9 mi · 30 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
802 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on East Causeway Approach
1043 ft · 26 sec · East Causeway Approach
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laplace and Mandeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Causeway Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
24.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laplace and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laplace to Mandeville?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Laplace and 25.1 miles from Mandeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laplace and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Stop Ideas Near Metairie
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 Metairie.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.44 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 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
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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