How far is Prairieville, LA from Waggaman, LA?

The driving distance from Prairieville, LA to Waggaman, LA is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.23 mi
01h 22m
Flight
52.68 mi
84.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.68 mi
Kilometers
84.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.23 mi
Kilometers
104.97 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waggaman
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in Prairieville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairieville
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive Waggaman
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairieville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Reserve
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.

From Prairieville
32.6 mi
00h 41m
To Waggaman
32.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.2 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Clearview Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road

    554 ft · 25 sec · Avondale Garden Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gambino Road

    854 ft · 37 sec · Gambino Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gambino Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
53.5 mi · 82%
Huey P. Long Bridge
4.84 mi · 7%
South Clearview Parkway
2.05 mi · 3%
Clearview Parkway
1.67 mi · 3%
Clearview Parkway South
0.34 mi · 1%
Gambino Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reserve
00h 41m from Prairieville
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prairieville and Sunny near Waggaman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Prairieville and 32.6 miles from Waggaman.

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

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairieville and Sunny near Waggaman.

Stop Ideas Near Reserve

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reserve, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schriever

42 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

47 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

52 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

74 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Waggaman. Straight-line distance: 52.68 mi (84.78 km).

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#1 Prairieville

Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3029700, -90.9720500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waggaman

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population10,015
Coordinates29.9185400, -90.2109100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairieville (-90.97205, 30.30297)
End: Waggaman (-90.21091, 29.91854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $9.00
Round trip
$18.00
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $9.00 $18.00
Mid-grade $4.38 $10.06 $20.13
Premium $4.78 $11.00 $21.99
Diesel $5.82 $13.39 $26.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairieville and Waggaman. The current time is 16:23:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.