How far is Thibodaux, LA from Chackbay, LA?

The driving distance from Thibodaux, LA to Chackbay, LA is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
6.64 mi
00h 09m
Flight
6.26 mi
10.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.26 mi
Kilometers
10.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.64 mi
Kilometers
10.69 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chackbay
Mon, May 25, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Thibodaux
Mon, May 25, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thibodaux
2026-05-25T10:59
Arrive Chackbay
Mon, May 25, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thibodaux
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schriever
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Thibodaux
3.4 mi
00h 04m
To Chackbay
3.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux and Chackbay.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Mary Street

    35 m · 9 sec · Saint Mary Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    662 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    60 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard

    127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Louisiana 20

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana 20

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana 20
3.67 mi · 55%
Saint Patrick Street
2.63 mi · 40%
Jackson Street
0.13 mi · 2%
North Canal Boulevard
0.08 mi · 1%
Saint Patrick Bridge
0.08 mi · 1%
Saint Mary Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana 20

Continue on Louisiana 20

3.67 mi · 00h 05m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schriever
00h 04m from Thibodaux
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thibodaux and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chackbay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thibodaux to Chackbay?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Schriever is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Thibodaux and 3.3 miles from Chackbay.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thibodaux and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chackbay.

Stop Ideas Near Schriever

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

1 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

74 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

92 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thibodaux and Chackbay. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.07 km).

Thibodaux

#1 Thibodaux

City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population14,411
Coordinates29.7957600, -90.8228700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Chackbay

#2 Chackbay

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,177
Coordinates29.8835400, -90.7973200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Thibodaux (-90.82287, 29.79576)
End: Chackbay (-90.79732, 29.88354)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.82
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.91 $1.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.63 $1.11 $2.22
Diesel $5.42 $1.30 $2.60

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Thibodaux and Chackbay. The current time is 10:59:48.

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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.