How far is Thibodaux Junction, LA from Lockport, LA?

The driving distance from Thibodaux Junction, LA to Lockport, LA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.18 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.28 mi
27.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.28 mi
Kilometers
27.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.14 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Thibodaux Junction
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thibodaux Junction
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thibodaux Junction
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Thibodaux Junction
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Lockport
14.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thibodaux Junction and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux Junction and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on Acadia Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Acadia Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Acadia Woods Drive

    14 m · 2 sec · Acadia Woods Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Acadia Woods Drive

    1538 ft · 52 sec · Acadia Woods Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Acadia Road

    556 ft · 16 sec · North Acadia Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Percy Brown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Percy Brown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 1

  7. 7

    Turn left

    95 m · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Fontinelle Street

    1702 ft · 59 sec · East Fontinelle Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    74 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 655

    96 m · 11 sec · State Route 655

  12. 12

    Continue on Vacherie Street

    650 ft · 24 sec · Vacherie Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    82 m · 9 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thibodaux Junction and Lockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1
12.4 mi · 48%
Percy Brown Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Acadia Road
1.22 mi · 5%
East Fontinelle Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Acadia Woods Drive
0.3 mi · 1%
Vacherie Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 1

Turn right onto Highway 1

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 18m from Thibodaux Junction
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Thibodaux Junction and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thibodaux Junction to Lockport?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Thibodaux Junction and 14.4 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thibodaux Junction and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thibodaux Junction and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 km).

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#1 Thibodaux Junction

Thibodaux Junction is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7529900, -90.7995400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,390
Coordinates29.6460500, -90.5392500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Acadia Road (-90.799397, 29.752998)
End: Barataria Street (-90.539241, 29.64603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.63 $4.26 $8.51
Diesel $5.42 $4.98 $9.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Thibodaux Junction and Lockport. The current time is 01:48:12.

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.