How far is Prairieville, LA from Timberlane, LA?
The driving distance from Prairieville, LA to Timberlane, LA is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairieville and Timberlane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairieville and Timberlane.
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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
57.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Wall Boulevard
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Turn right
150 m · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairieville and Timberlane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Timberlane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairieville to Timberlane?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Prairieville and 36.4 miles from Timberlane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairieville and Sunny near Timberlane.
Stop Ideas Near Laplace
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 Laplace.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Timberlane. Straight-line distance: 63.42 mi (102.07 km).
#1 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Timberlane
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,243 |
| Coordinates | 29.8774300, -90.0320200 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timberlane (-90.03202, 29.87743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
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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