How far is Minden, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Minden, LA to Central, LA is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.5 miles (313 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minden and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minden and Central.
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Start on Main Street
1360 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sibley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sibley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward East I 20, South US 371: Monroe
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North LA 159: Minden
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
71.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
40 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Zachary Deerford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zachary Deerford Road
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Continue on Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
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Turn slight right
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Joor Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Joor Road
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sullivan Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road
2832 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Hooper Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minden and Central.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North LA 159
Merge slight left
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minden and Mostly Cloudy near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minden to Central?
The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wisner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Minden and 130.8 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.5 miles (313 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.76 one way or $69.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minden and Mostly Cloudy near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Wisner
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 Wisner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minden and Central. Straight-line distance: 194.46 mi (312.95 km).
#1 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6154300, -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.76 | $69.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.10 | $78.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.46 | $84.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.71 | $99.42 |
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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