How far is Laplace, LA from Timberlane, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Timberlane, LA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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 city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Timberlane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Timberlane.
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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
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Wall Boulevard
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Turn right
150 m · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laplace and Timberlane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laplace and Mostly Sunny near Timberlane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laplace to Timberlane?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Laplace and 18.2 miles from Timberlane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laplace and Mostly Sunny near Timberlane.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
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 Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Timberlane. Straight-line distance: 29.92 mi (48.15 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 Timberlane
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,243 |
| Coordinates | 29.8774300, -90.0320200 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timberlane (-90.03202, 29.87743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
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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