How far is Shenandoah, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from Shenandoah, LA to Laplace, LA is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement 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 Shenandoah and Laplace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah and Laplace.
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Start on Antioch Boulevard
3263 ft · 2 min · Antioch Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Rose Drive
53 m · 11 sec · White Rose Drive
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Turn left onto Red Rose Drive
1319 ft · 47 sec · Red Rose Drive
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Turn right onto Tiger Bend Road
1064 ft · 27 sec · Tiger Bend Road
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Turn left onto Antioch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Antioch Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1 km · 57 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn straight onto Highland Road
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto I 10 East: New Orleans
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah and Laplace.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Sunny near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah to Laplace?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Shenandoah and 23.9 miles from Laplace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shenandoah and Sunny near Laplace.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 38.67 mi (62.23 km).
#1 Shenandoah
City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.
| Population | 18,399 |
| Coordinates | 30.4013000, -91.0009400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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