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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Start on Airline Highway
18.4 mi · 27 min · Airline Highway
-
2
Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
1224 ft · 28 sec
-
3
Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez
2031 ft · 50 sec
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez
2320 ft · 57 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
-
7
Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
-
8
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
-
9
Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
-
10
Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
-
11
Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
-
12
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street
38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street
13.1 mi · 20 min · South Louisa Street
-
15
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road
-
16
Continue on North Oak Street
2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street
-
17
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road
-
18
Turn left onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Grabault Road
-
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
-
20
Continue on East Madison Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Madison Avenue
-
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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 179.75 mi (289.28 km).
#1 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bastrop
City in Louisiana
| Population | 9,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.7782800, -91.9114400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bastrop (-91.91144, 32.77828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.