How far is Thibodaux Junction, LA from Golden Meadow, LA?
The driving distance from Thibodaux Junction, LA to Golden Meadow, LA is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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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Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thibodaux Junction and Golden Meadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux Junction and Golden Meadow.
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Start on Acadia Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Acadia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Acadia Woods Drive
14 m · 2 sec · Acadia Woods Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Acadia Woods Drive
1538 ft · 52 sec · Acadia Woods Drive
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Continue on North Acadia Road
556 ft · 16 sec · North Acadia Road
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Turn right onto Percy Brown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Percy Brown Road
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Turn right onto Highway 1
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
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Turn left
95 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
20 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Larose Lift Bridge
3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge
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Turn straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
1038 ft · 1 min · Saint Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bayou Drive
32 m · 3 sec · South Bayou Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bayou Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thibodaux Junction and Golden Meadow.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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20 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Thibodaux Junction and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thibodaux Junction to Golden Meadow?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Thibodaux Junction and 24.1 miles from Golden Meadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thibodaux Junction and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thibodaux Junction and Golden Meadow. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.71 km).
#1 Thibodaux Junction
Thibodaux Junction is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7529900, -90.7995400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Golden Meadow
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 29.3791100, -90.2600800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bayou Drive (-90.259987, 29.379117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
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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