How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Thibodaux, LA?
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Thibodaux, LA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponchatoula and Thibodaux.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponchatoula and Thibodaux.
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Start on Northwest Railroad Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
22.5 mi · 24 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, to I 10: Baton Rouge, La Place
1365 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
753 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
12.2 mi · 16 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Louisiana 20
3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
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Continue on North Canal Boulevard
610 ft · 11 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Continue on Jackson Street
662 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Saint Mary Street
35 m · 2 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Mary Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponchatoula and Thibodaux.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
22.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Ponchatoula and Sunny near Thibodaux.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponchatoula to Thibodaux?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Ponchatoula and 33.4 miles from Thibodaux.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ponchatoula and Sunny near Thibodaux.
Stop Ideas Near Reserve
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 Reserve.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponchatoula and Thibodaux. Straight-line distance: 49.93 mi (80.36 km).
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thibodaux
City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 29.7957600, -90.8228700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thibodaux (-90.82287, 29.79576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $13.74 | $27.48 |
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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