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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.04 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.96 mi
51.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.96 mi
Kilometers
51.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.04 mi
Kilometers
80.53 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laplace
Sat, May 2, 2:12 PM CDT
Return by in Mandeville
Sat, May 2, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mandeville
2026-05-02T13:16
Arrive Laplace
Sat, May 2, 2:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Metairie
LA

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

From Mandeville
25 mi
00h 28m
To Laplace
25 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1302 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    742 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    51 m · 2 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    551 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86 m · 23 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    25 mi · 31 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mandeville and Laplace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 50%
I 10 West
18.9 mi · 38%
Monroe Street
1.97 mi · 4%
US 51
0.29 mi · 1%
I 10
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metairie
00h 28m from Mandeville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metairie, 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 Metairie.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

48 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

66 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

69 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.44 km).

Mandeville

#1 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Laplace

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population29,872
Coordinates30.0669800, -90.4814700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-90.065543, 30.358379)
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Mandeville and Laplace. The current time is 13:16:51.

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.