How far is Timberlane, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from Timberlane, LA to Laplace, LA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timberlane and Laplace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberlane and Laplace.
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Start on the route
150 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
105 m · 15 sec · Wall Boulevard
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Continue on Wall Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Boulevard
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Turn left onto Belle Chasse Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1768 ft · 27 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
29 m · 2 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
26.5 mi · 33 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Timberlane and Laplace.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pontchartrain Expressway
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
26.5 mi · 00h 33m
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 Timberlane and Mostly Sunny near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timberlane to Laplace?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Timberlane and 18.2 miles from Laplace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Timberlane and Mostly Sunny near Laplace.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
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 Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timberlane and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 29.92 mi (48.15 km).
#1 Timberlane
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,243 |
| Coordinates | 29.8774300, -90.0320200 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.481509, 30.067001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
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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