How far is Timberlane, LA from Prairieville, LA?
The driving distance from Timberlane, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 20m.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timberlane and Prairieville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberlane and Prairieville.
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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
48.7 mi · 57 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Sorrento
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
14.2 mi · 19 min · Airline Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Airline Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Timberlane and Prairieville.
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
48.7 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Timberlane and Sunny near Prairieville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timberlane to Prairieville?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Timberlane and 35.1 miles from Prairieville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Timberlane and Sunny near Prairieville.
Stop Ideas Near Laplace
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 Laplace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timberlane and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 63.42 mi (102.07 km).
#1 Timberlane
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,243 |
| Coordinates | 29.8774300, -90.0320200 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 61 (-90.972041, 30.302976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.91 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
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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