How far is Laplace, LA from Shenandoah, LA?

The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Shenandoah, LA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
48.48 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.67 mi
62.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.48 mi
Kilometers
78.02 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Laplace
Tue, May 5, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laplace
2026-05-04T23:19
Arrive Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Laplace
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To Shenandoah
24.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 42: Highland Road

    921 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 42 East: Highland Road, Perkins Road, Dixie Landin and Blue Bayou

    89 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highland Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highland Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Antioch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Antioch Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tiger Bend Road

    1064 ft · 25 sec · Tiger Bend Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Red Rose Drive

    1319 ft · 47 sec · Red Rose Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto White Rose Drive

    53 m · 11 sec · White Rose Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Antioch Boulevard

    3263 ft · 2 min · Antioch Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Antioch Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
39.8 mi · 82%
Belle Terre Boulevard
2.16 mi · 4%
Highland Road
1.82 mi · 4%
Antioch Road
1.44 mi · 3%
West Airline Highway
1.26 mi · 3%
Jefferson Highway
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 30m from Laplace
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laplace and Sunny near Shenandoah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Laplace and 24.2 miles from Shenandoah.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laplace and Sunny near Shenandoah.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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 Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 38.67 mi (62.23 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
Shenandoah

#2 Shenandoah

City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.

Population18,399
Coordinates30.4013000, -91.0009400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Laplace (-90.48147, 30.06698)
End: Shenandoah (-91.00094, 30.4013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.95
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.48 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.28 $14.57
Premium $4.63 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.42 $9.26 $18.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Laplace and Shenandoah. The current time is 23:19:02.

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.