How far is Raceland, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from Raceland, LA to Laplace, LA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raceland and Laplace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raceland and Laplace.
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Start on Mill Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · Mill Street
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Merge slight left
1720 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight left
566 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Norco, Kenner
1614 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 North: Norco
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left
28 m · 6 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 Raceland and Laplace.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mill Street
Merge slight right
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Raceland and Mostly Clear near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raceland to Laplace?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Boutte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Raceland and 18.9 miles from Laplace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raceland and Mostly Clear near Laplace.
Stop Ideas Near Boutte
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 Boutte.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raceland and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.42 km).
#1 Raceland
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 10,193 |
| Coordinates | 29.7274300, -90.5989800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
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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