How far is Morgan City, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Morgan City, LA to Central, LA is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 01h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan City and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City and Central.
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Start on Brashear Avenue
1599 ft · 39 sec · Brashear Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
12 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Brashear Avenue
857 ft · 29 sec · Brashear Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1456 ft · 26 sec · 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marguerite Street
15.6 mi · 23 min · Marguerite Street
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto State Route 69
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69
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Continue on Bowie Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowie Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 1
11.3 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 408: Southern University, Metro Airport
2568 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 408 East: Harding Boulevard
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Harding Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Harding Boulevard
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Continue on Hooper Road
7 mi · 12 min · 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 Morgan City and Central.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Marguerite Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Marguerite Street
15.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgan City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan City to Central?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
White Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Morgan City and 39 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgan City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Stop Ideas Near White Castle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan City and Central. Straight-line distance: 59.94 mi (96.47 km).
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,742 |
| Coordinates | 29.6993700, -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
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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