How far is Ponchatoula, LA from La Place, AL?
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, LA to La Place, AL is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.4 miles (485 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponchatoula and La Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponchatoula and La Place.
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Start on Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 8 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Hoover Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Hoover Road
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Take the ramp right
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
42.7 mi · 46 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
102.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
3020 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 138: Shorter
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3071 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Amber Road
15 m · 2 sec · Amber Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amber Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponchatoula and La Place.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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170 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ponchatoula and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near La Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponchatoula to La Place?
The road trip is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Ponchatoula and 174.9 miles from La Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.4 miles (485 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.49 one way or $90.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ponchatoula and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near La Place.
Stop Ideas Near Creola
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 Creola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponchatoula and La Place. Straight-line distance: 301.4 mi (485.05 km).
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Place
La Place is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3784700, -85.8627300 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Place (-85.86273, 32.37847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $3.69 | $45.49 | $90.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.16 | $51.38 | $102.77 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $56.30 | $112.59 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $70.91 | $141.81 |
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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