How far is Saint Martinville, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Saint Martinville, LA to Central, LA is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Martinville and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville and Central.
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Start on West Bridge Street
1447 ft · 53 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Rue Principale Nord
3245 ft · 55 sec · Rue Principale Nord
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Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Martin Street
994 ft · 19 sec · Martin Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway
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Turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
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Continue on Nursery Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway
3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
40 mi · 46 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 Saint Martinville and Central.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henderson Highway
Merge slight left
40 mi · 00h 46m
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 leaving Saint Martinville and Chance 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 Saint Martinville to Central?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Saint Martinville and 36.5 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Martinville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Martinville and Central. Straight-line distance: 56 mi (90.12 km).
#1 Saint Martinville
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 5,676 |
| Coordinates | 30.1252000, -91.8334500 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
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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