How far is Rayne, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Rayne, LA to Central, LA is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rayne and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayne and Central.
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Start on East Texas Avenue
34 m · 4 sec · East Texas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Adams Avenue
2152 ft · 36 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Turn slight left onto State Route 35
140 m · 8 sec · State Route 35
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Continue on The Boulevard
1 km · 58 sec · The Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 408: Southern University, Metro Airport
2568 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 408 East: Harding Boulevard
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Harding Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Harding Boulevard
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Continue on Hooper Road
7 mi · 12 min · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayne and Central.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
The Boulevard
Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rayne to Central?
The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Rayne and 41.6 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rayne and Central. Straight-line distance: 76.65 mi (123.36 km).
#1 Rayne
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,983 |
| Coordinates | 30.2349300, -92.2684600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
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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