How far is Plaquemine, LA from Bayou Sorrel, LA?
The driving distance from Plaquemine, LA to Bayou Sorrel, LA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaquemine and Bayou Sorrel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaquemine and Bayou Sorrel.
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Start on Plaquemine Street
1 m · 5 sec · Plaquemine Street
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Turn left onto Eden Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Eden Street
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Turn right onto Belleview Drive
6.9 mi · 12 min · Belleview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plaquemine and Bayou Sorrel.
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.
Belleview Drive
Turn right onto Belleview Drive
6.94 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plaquemine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Sorrel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plaquemine to Bayou Sorrel?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Addis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Plaquemine and 6.5 miles from Bayou Sorrel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plaquemine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Sorrel.
Stop Ideas Near Addis
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 Addis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaquemine and Bayou Sorrel. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.23 km).
#1 Plaquemine
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6,384 |
| Coordinates | 30.2900500, -91.2349700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayou Sorrel
Bayou Sorrel is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1618600, -91.3356600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou Sorrel (-91.33566, 30.16186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
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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