How far is Prairieville, LA from Laplace, LA?

The driving distance from Prairieville, LA to Laplace, LA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.98 mi
00h 41m
Flight
33.53 mi
53.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.53 mi
Kilometers
53.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.74 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laplace
Sat, May 23, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Prairieville
Sat, May 23, 2:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairieville
2026-05-23T13:09
Arrive Laplace
Sat, May 23, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Prairieville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Prairieville
19.4 mi
00h 20m
To Laplace
19.5 mi
00h 20m

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
85°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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Airline Highway

    19 m · 6 sec · Airline Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 10 East: New Orleans

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
32.6 mi · 84%
Belle Terre Boulevard
2.17 mi · 6%
West Airline Highway
1.26 mi · 3%
LA 3188 South
0.37 mi · 1%
Airline Highway
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 20m from Prairieville
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairieville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Laplace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Prairieville and 19.5 miles from Laplace.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Laplace.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 33.53 mi (53.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Prairieville

Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3029700, -90.9720500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Laplace

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population29,872
Coordinates30.0669800, -90.4814700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: US 61 (-90.972041, 30.302976)
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.45
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.23 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.88 $11.75
Premium $4.63 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $5.42 $7.47 $14.95

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 Laplace. The current time is 13:09:50.

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.