How far is Saucier, MS from Gonzales, LA?

The driving distance from Saucier, MS to Gonzales, LA is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
142.71 mi
02h 44m
Flight
109.82 mi
176.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.82 mi
Kilometers
176.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.71 mi
Kilometers
229.67 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gonzales
Wed, Sep 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in Saucier
Wed, Sep 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saucier
2026-09-23T10:49
Arrive Gonzales
Wed, Sep 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saucier
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
Eden Isle
LA

Census-designated place in St.

From Saucier
71.3 mi
01h 22m
To Gonzales
71.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saucier and Gonzales.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saucier and Gonzales.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    93 m · 15 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    101 m · 11 sec · Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1061 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Angel Road

    155 m · 16 sec · Angel Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    30.1 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    50.5 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 44: Gonzales, Burnside

    1659 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 44 North: Gonzales

    135 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Burnside Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Burnside Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Ascension Street

    62 m · 6 sec · East Ascension Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saucier and Gonzales.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
70 mi · 49%
I 610 West
55 mi · 39%
South Burnside Avenue
3.06 mi · 2%
LA 44
0.31 mi
1st Street
0.2 mi
Angel Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 610 West

Merge slight right

50.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Isle
01h 22m from Saucier
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saucier and Sunny near Gonzales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saucier to Gonzales?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Eden Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Saucier and 71.4 miles from Gonzales.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saucier and Sunny near Gonzales.

Stop Ideas Near Eden Isle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eden Isle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Isle.

RAIL

Slidell

6 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

35 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

71 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saucier and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 109.82 mi (176.74 km).

Saucier

#1 Saucier

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates30.6357500, -89.1350400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Gonzales

#2 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,245
Coordinates30.2385300, -90.9201000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Saucier (-89.13504, 30.63575)
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.34 $44.67
Premium $4.82 $24.31 $48.63
Diesel $6.06 $30.53 $61.06

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 Mississippi · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saucier and Gonzales. The current time is 10:49:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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