How far is Luling, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from Luling, LA to Laplace, LA is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luling and Laplace.
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Start on Luling Avenue
31 m · 7 sec · Luling Avenue
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Turn left onto Paul Maillard Road
1034 ft · 32 sec · Paul Maillard Road
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Turn left onto River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the ramp left toward Boutte, New Orleans
738 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans
1736 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hale Boggs Bridge
4.3 mi · 5 min · Hale Boggs Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Norco, Kenner
1614 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 North: Norco
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left
28 m · 6 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 Luling and Laplace.
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.
Airline Highway
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
11.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Luling and Mostly Sunny near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luling to Laplace?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 Luling and 9 miles from Laplace.
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 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 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 Partly Sunny around Luling and Mostly Sunny near Laplace.
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 Luling and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 km).
#1 Luling
City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
| Population | 12,119 |
| Coordinates | 29.9321500, -90.3664700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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