How far is Sicily Island, LA from Gonzales, LA?

The driving distance from Sicily Island, LA to Gonzales, LA is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.48 mi
02h 50m
Flight
119.34 mi
192.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.34 mi
Kilometers
192.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.48 mi
Kilometers
222.87 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gonzales
Sat, Nov 7, 4:22 AM CST
Return by in Sicily Island
Sat, Nov 7, 7:13 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sicily Island
2026-11-07T01:32
Arrive Gonzales
Sat, Nov 7, 4:22 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sicily Island
9:30 PM CST
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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Sicily Island
69.3 mi
01h 25m
To Gonzales
69.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sicily Island and Gonzales.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 mi · 23 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway

    2810 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway

    2962 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    23.4 mi · 33 min · Airline Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Burnside Avenue

    2869 ft · 1 min · North Burnside Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Ascension Street

    62 m · 6 sec · East Ascension Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 57%
Airline Highway
23.4 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.05 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.05 mi · 1%
US 190 East
0.56 mi
North Burnside Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
01h 25m from Sicily Island
Leave By
12:48 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sicily Island and Mostly Sunny near Gonzales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sicily Island to Gonzales?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Sicily Island and 69.2 miles from Gonzales.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sicily Island and Mostly Sunny near Gonzales.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood, 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 Norwood.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sicily Island and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 119.34 mi (192.06 km).

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#1 Sicily Island

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population438
Coordinates31.8465500, -91.6562400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Gonzales

#2 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,245
Coordinates30.2385300, -90.9201000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Sicily Island (-91.65624, 31.84655)
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.83
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $17.92 $35.83
Mid-grade $4.15 $20.30 $40.60
Premium $4.54 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $5.72 $27.99 $55.98

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sicily Island and Gonzales. The current time is 01:32:02.

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.