How far is Mandeville, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Laplace, LA is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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 suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mandeville and Laplace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville and Laplace.
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Start on Monroe Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left
1302 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp straight
742 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
51 m · 2 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn slight right
551 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
86 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 31 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mandeville and Laplace.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Causeway Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mandeville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mandeville to Laplace?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Mandeville and 25 miles from Laplace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mandeville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laplace.
Stop Ideas Near Metairie
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 Metairie.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.44 km).
#1 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
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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