How far is Woodmere, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from Woodmere, LA to Laplace, LA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodmere and Laplace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmere and Laplace.
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Start on Paige Janette Drive
2522 ft · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive
3212 ft · 2 min · Oakmere Drive
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Turn left onto Paxton Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Paxton Street
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Turn left onto Lapalco Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Lapalco Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto LA 45: Barataria Blvd
97 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto Barataria Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
57 m · 6 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
1121 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan
1123 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway
69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway
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Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue
2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Continue on Hickory Avenue
795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
14 mi · 19 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left
28 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodmere 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.
Airline Highway
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14 mi · 00h 19m
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 Woodmere and Sunny near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodmere to Laplace?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 16.7 miles from Woodmere and 18.8 miles from Laplace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:46 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 $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodmere and 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 Woodmere and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 28.02 mi (45.09 km).
#1 Woodmere
Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.8579800, -90.0803500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
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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