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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.4 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.83 mi
33.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.83 mi
Kilometers
33.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.09 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central
Sun, Apr 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Gabriel
Sun, Apr 12, 9:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Gabriel
2026-04-12T19:54
Arrive Central
Sun, Apr 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Gabriel
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
Inniswold
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Saint Gabriel
12.4 mi
00h 23m
To Central
15 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 74

    59 m · 10 sec · State Route 74

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Highway 30

  3. 3

    Continue on Nicholson Extended

    1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended

  4. 4

    Continue on Nicholson Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gardere Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gardere Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burbank Drive

    1255 ft · 29 sec · Burbank Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Staring Lane

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Staring Lane

  8. 8

    Continue on Essen Lane

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Essen Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jefferson Highway

    2346 ft · 52 sec · Jefferson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Drusilla Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · Drusilla Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Hammond Highway

    1036 ft · 23 sec · Old Hammond Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Airline Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward US 190 East: Hammond

    1110 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Florida Boulevard

    1874 ft · 42 sec · Florida Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Joor Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hooper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 19%
East Highway 30
3.26 mi · 12%
South Staring Lane
2.54 mi · 9%
Nicholson Drive
2.43 mi · 9%
Oak Villa Boulevard
2.08 mi · 8%
Essen Lane
1.86 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inniswold
00h 23m from Saint Gabriel
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inniswold and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

61 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

78 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Gabriel and Central. Straight-line distance: 20.83 mi (33.53 km).

Saint Gabriel

#1 Saint Gabriel

Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,522
Coordinates30.2577000, -91.0992700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Central

#2 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population29,450
Coordinates30.5543500, -91.0367700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 74 (-91.099266, 30.257674)
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Gabriel and Central. The current time is 19:54:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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