How far is Prairieville, LA from Central, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prairieville and Central is 17.79 miles (28.63 km).
Flight distance from Prairieville, LA to Central, LA is 17.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prairieville, Louisiana to Central, Louisiana is: 20.33 miles (32.72 km) by car.
Driving from Prairieville to Central will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Prairieville
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°18'11"N 90°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 30.3029700 |
| Longitude | -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29450 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W |
| Latitude | 30.5543500 |
| Longitude | -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Central: Hooper Road (-91.036767,30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time Between Prairieville and Central
The distance between Prairieville and Central is 33 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Prairieville and Central. The current time is 11:40:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.72 liters (0.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prairieville and Central.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prairieville to Central is $2.2 (diesel $2.92).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $2.2 | $2.5 | $2.76 | $2.92 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prairieville and Central (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Prairieville 38.98 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Prairieville 26.24 miles (42 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Prairieville 59.9 miles (96 km)
