How far is Mandeville, LA from Gonzales, LA?
The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Gonzales, LA is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 32m.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mandeville and Gonzales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville and Gonzales.
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Start on Monroe Street
49 m · 10 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Girod Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street
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Turn left onto Florida Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Street
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Continue on Highway 190
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 190
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 190: North Causeway Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell
1288 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 12 West: Hammond
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
46.4 mi · 50 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 447: Walker
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 447: Walker
133 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walker South Road
74 m · 4 sec · Walker South Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road
1625 ft · 28 sec · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South Road
41 m · 2 sec · Walker South Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16
55 m · 3 sec · LA 16
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16
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Continue on La Highway 16
1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16
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Continue on LA 16
1211 ft · 24 sec · LA 16
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Turn right onto LA 42
1353 ft · 42 sec · LA 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
43 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Church Point Road
2 mi · 3 min · Church Point Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Point Road
27 m · 2 sec · Church Point Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Point Road
2612 ft · 43 sec · Church Point Road
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Continue on East New River Street
2108 ft · 1 min · East New River Street
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Turn left onto North Bryan Avenue
642 ft · 26 sec · North Bryan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ascension Street
120 m · 11 sec · East Ascension Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mandeville and Gonzales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
46.4 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mandeville and Mostly Clear near Gonzales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mandeville to Gonzales?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Mandeville and 36.8 miles from Gonzales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mandeville and Mostly Clear near Gonzales.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.11 km).
#1 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
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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