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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.68 mi
01h 32m
Flight
51.64 mi
83.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.58 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gonzales
Sun, May 17, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Mandeville
Sun, May 17, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mandeville
2026-05-17T12:51
Arrive Gonzales
Sun, May 17, 2:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mandeville
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
Albany
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Mandeville
36.8 mi
00h 46m
To Gonzales
36.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    49 m · 10 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 190

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 190

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 190: North Causeway Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell

    1288 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 12 West: Hammond

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    46.4 mi · 50 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 447: Walker

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 447: Walker

    133 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walker South Road

    74 m · 4 sec · Walker South Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road

    1625 ft · 28 sec · Walker South Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Walker South Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Walker South Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16

    55 m · 3 sec · LA 16

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto LA 16

    1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16

  17. 17

    Continue on La Highway 16

    1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16

  18. 18

    Continue on LA 16

    1211 ft · 24 sec · LA 16

  19. 19

    Turn right onto LA 42

    1353 ft · 42 sec · LA 42

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    43 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Point Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Church Point Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Point Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Church Point Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Point Road

    2612 ft · 43 sec · Church Point Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East New River Street

    2108 ft · 1 min · East New River Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Bryan Avenue

    642 ft · 26 sec · North Bryan Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Ascension Street

    120 m · 11 sec · East Ascension Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
46.4 mi · 63%
Walker South Road
8.56 mi · 12%
LA 42
4.81 mi · 7%
Church Point Road
2.52 mi · 3%
US 190
1.96 mi · 3%
Highway 190
1.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 46m from Mandeville
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albany, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hammond

11 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

57 mi away
1253 Florida St.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

79 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

81 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.11 km).

Mandeville

#1 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Gonzales

#2 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,245
Coordinates30.2385300, -90.9201000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mandeville and Gonzales. The current time is 12:51:33.

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.