How far is Thibodaux, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Thibodaux, LA to Central, LA is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Thibodaux and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux and Central.
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Start on Saint Mary Street
35 m · 9 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
662 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
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Turn left
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard
127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Louisiana 20
8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
3104 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
1526 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Siegen Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 190 East: Hammond
1110 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Florida Boulevard
1874 ft · 42 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Continue on Joor Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road
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Turn right onto Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thibodaux and Central.
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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thibodaux and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thibodaux to Central?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 37 miles from Thibodaux and 41.4 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thibodaux and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
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 Thibodaux and Central. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.82 km).
#1 Thibodaux
City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 29.7957600, -90.8228700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
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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