How far is Raceland, LA from Terrytown, LA?
The driving distance from Raceland, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raceland and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raceland and Terrytown.
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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
27.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business
4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stumpf Boulevard
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
79 m · 9 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Stumpf Boulevard
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Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
89 m · 12 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raceland and Terrytown.
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
27.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Raceland and Mostly Sunny near Terrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raceland to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Boutte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Raceland and 20.1 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raceland and Mostly Sunny near Terrytown.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raceland and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 36.23 mi (58.3 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 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.79 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.13 | $12.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
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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