How far is Morgan City, LA from Terrytown, LA?
The driving distance from Morgan City, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan City and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City and Terrytown.
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Start on Brashear Avenue
2550 ft · 52 sec · Brashear Avenue
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Turn left
82 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business
4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stumpf Boulevard
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
79 m · 9 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Stumpf Boulevard
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Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
89 m · 12 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan City and Terrytown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Brashear Avenue
Merge slight left
71 mi · 01h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan City to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Morgan City and 40.9 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Raceland
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan City and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 71.89 mi (115.69 km).
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,742 |
| Coordinates | 29.6993700, -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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