How far is Woodmere, LA from Prairieville, LA?
The driving distance from Woodmere, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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 Woodmere and Prairieville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmere and Prairieville.
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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
77 m · 13 sec · Oakmere Drive
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Turn right onto Deerpark Drive
2111 ft · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
94 m · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
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Turn right onto Patricia Lane
1266 ft · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
983 ft · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
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Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane
679 ft · 29 sec · Long Leaf Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue
114 m · 13 sec · Destrehan Avenue
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Continue on Destrehan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Destrehan Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Destrehan Avenue
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
3212 ft · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 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 Woodmere 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 Woodmere and Sunny near Prairieville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodmere to Prairieville?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 36.5 miles from Woodmere and 35 miles from Prairieville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodmere 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 Woodmere and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 61.54 mi (99.04 km).
#1 Woodmere
Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.8579800, -90.0803500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
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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