How far is Youngsville, LA from Laplace, LA?
The driving distance from Youngsville, LA to Laplace, LA is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Laplace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Laplace.
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Start on Lafayette Street
823 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
34 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Youngsville Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Youngsville Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Youngsville Highway
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Continue on Southpark Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southpark Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2476 ft · 38 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn right
13 m · 3 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 Youngsville and Laplace.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Louisiana Avenue
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Laplace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngsville to Laplace?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Youngsville and 59.3 miles from Laplace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Laplace.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Laplace. Straight-line distance: 90.22 mi (145.2 km).
#1 Youngsville
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 15,262 |
| Coordinates | 30.0996500, -91.9901200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
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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