How far is Morgan City, LA from Prairieville, LA?
The driving distance from Morgan City, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
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.
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 Prairieville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City and Prairieville.
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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
25 mi · 38 min
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2385 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Geismar, Prairieville
1897 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 73 North: Prairieville
119 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
585 ft · 18 sec · Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
147 m · 13 sec · Airline Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Airline Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan City and Prairieville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
25 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Morgan City and Sunny near Prairieville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan City to Prairieville?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Belle Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Morgan City and 32.2 miles from Prairieville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgan City and Sunny near Prairieville.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Rose
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 Belle Rose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan City and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.82 km).
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,742 |
| Coordinates | 29.6993700, -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Airline Highway (-90.972041, 30.302976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.91 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
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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