How far is Terrytown, LA from Abbeville, LA?

The driving distance from Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.39 mi
03h 02m
Flight
125.91 mi
202.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.91 mi
Kilometers
202.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.39 mi
Kilometers
235.59 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Mon, Apr 13, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Terrytown
Mon, Apr 13, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terrytown
2026-04-13T15:53
Arrive Abbeville
Mon, Apr 13, 6:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terrytown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Terrytown
73.1 mi
01h 31m
To Abbeville
73.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Terrytown and Abbeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown and Abbeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedarwood Avenue

    128 m · 19 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Heritage Avenue

    89 m · 13 sec · Heritage Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stumpf Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    46 m · 5 sec · Westbank Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Westbank Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 14

    1210 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Charity Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Charity Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saint Charles Street

    90 m · 5 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrytown and Abbeville.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
127 mi · 87%
Charity Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Stumpf Boulevard
0.95 mi · 1%
LA 14
0.23 mi
US 90 Business West
0.22 mi
Cedarwood Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Continue straight

98.4 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 31m from Terrytown
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Terrytown and Partly Sunny near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terrytown to Abbeville?

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Terrytown and 73.3 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Terrytown and Partly Sunny near Abbeville.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terrytown and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 125.91 mi (202.63 km).

Terrytown

#1 Terrytown

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population23,319
Coordinates29.9102100, -90.0325700
Altitude-1
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Terrytown (-90.03257, 29.91021)
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $19.54
Round trip
$39.08
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.54 $39.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.98 $43.95
Premium $4.63 $23.87 $47.73
Diesel $5.42 $27.94 $55.88

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 Terrytown and Abbeville. The current time is 15:53:51.

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.