How far is Saint Gabriel, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Saint Gabriel, LA to Central, LA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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 Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Gabriel and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Gabriel and Central.
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Start on State Route 74
59 m · 10 sec · State Route 74
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Turn left onto East Highway 30
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Highway 30
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Continue on Nicholson Extended
1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended
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Continue on Nicholson Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Drive
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Turn right onto Gardere Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gardere Lane
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Turn left onto Burbank Drive
1255 ft · 29 sec · Burbank Drive
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Turn right onto South Staring Lane
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Staring Lane
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Continue on Essen Lane
1.9 mi · 4 min · Essen Lane
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
2346 ft · 52 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Drusilla Lane
1 mi · 2 min · Drusilla Lane
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Turn right onto Old Hammond Highway
1036 ft · 23 sec · Old Hammond Highway
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 190 East: Hammond
1110 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Florida Boulevard
1874 ft · 42 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Continue on Joor Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road
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Turn right onto Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 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 Saint Gabriel and Central.
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.
Joor Road
Continue on Joor Road
5.21 mi · 00h 07m
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 Saint Gabriel and Mostly Clear near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Gabriel to Central?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Saint Gabriel and 15 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saint Gabriel and Mostly Clear near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Inniswold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inniswold.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Gabriel and Central. Straight-line distance: 20.83 mi (33.53 km).
#1 Saint Gabriel
Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,522 |
| Coordinates | 30.2577000, -91.0992700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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