How far is Prairieville, LA from Morgan City, LA?
The driving distance from Prairieville, LA to Morgan City, LA is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairieville and Morgan City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairieville and Morgan City.
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Start on Airline Highway
19 m · 6 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: New Orleans
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
1511 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
2086 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 70: Napoleonville, Thibodaux
25.4 mi · 39 min
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Continue on State Highway 70
866 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto LA 70
14.5 mi · 21 min · LA 70
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Continue on Marguerite Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marguerite Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
2007 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
128 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
2260 ft · 45 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brashear Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairieville and Morgan City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
LA 70
Keep slight left to continue on LA 70: Napoleonville, Thibodaux
25.4 mi · 00h 39m
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 Prairieville and Sunny near Morgan City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairieville to Morgan City?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Belle Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Prairieville and 32.1 miles from Morgan City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairieville and Sunny near Morgan City.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Rose
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 Belle Rose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Morgan City. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.82 km).
#1 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,742 |
| Coordinates | 29.6993700, -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgan City (-91.20677, 29.69937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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