How far is Prairieville, LA from Bastrop, LA?

The driving distance from Prairieville, LA to Bastrop, LA is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.14 mi
04h 19m
Flight
179.75 mi
289.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.75 mi
Kilometers
289.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.14 mi
Kilometers
331.75 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bastrop
Sat, May 23, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Prairieville
Sat, May 23, 10:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairieville
2026-05-23T13:51
Arrive Bastrop
Sat, May 23, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairieville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Prairieville
103.2 mi
02h 09m
To Bastrop
102.9 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prairieville and Bastrop.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairieville and Bastrop.

  1. 1

    Start on Airline Highway

    18.4 mi · 27 min · Airline Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge

    1224 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street

    38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street

    13.1 mi · 20 min · South Louisa Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Ridge Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Oak Street

    2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grabault Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Grabault Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road

    1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Madison Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · East Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairieville and Bastrop.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 37%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.3 mi · 31%
Airline Highway
18.4 mi · 9%
South Louisa Street
13.2 mi · 6%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Oak Ridge Road
6.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 09m from Prairieville
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairieville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bastrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairieville to Bastrop?

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Prairieville and 102.9 miles from Bastrop.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairieville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bastrop.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vidalia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 179.75 mi (289.28 km).

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#1 Prairieville

Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3029700, -90.9720500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bastrop

#2 Bastrop

City in Louisiana

Population9,688
Coordinates32.7782800, -91.9114400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairieville (-90.97205, 30.30297)
End: Bastrop (-91.91144, 32.77828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.01 $62.01
Premium $4.63 $33.67 $67.34
Diesel $5.42 $39.42 $78.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairieville and Bastrop. The current time is 13:51:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.