How far is Youngsville, LA from Terrytown, LA?

The driving distance from Youngsville, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.49 mi
02h 27m
Flight
117.86 mi
189.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.86 mi
Kilometers
189.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.49 mi
Kilometers
227.7 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrytown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T21:11
Arrive Terrytown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Youngsville
70.6 mi
01h 13m
To Terrytown
70.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Terrytown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Terrytown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Street

    823 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    39 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Iberia Street

    2522 ft · 48 sec · Iberia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Young Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Young Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    126.5 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business

    4 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Westbank Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Stumpf Boulevard

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    79 m · 9 sec · Westbank Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stumpf Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Heritage Avenue

    89 m · 12 sec · Heritage Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cedarwood Avenue

    128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville and Terrytown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Expressway
128 mi · 91%
Westbank Expressway
6.55 mi · 5%
Young Street
2.63 mi · 2%
US 90 Business
2.01 mi · 1%
Stumpf Boulevard
1.14 mi · 1%
Iberia Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 13m from Youngsville
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Terrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Youngsville to Terrytown?

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Youngsville and 70.8 miles from Terrytown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Terrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morgan City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan City.

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 117.86 mi (189.67 km).

Youngsville

#1 Youngsville

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population15,262
Coordinates30.0996500, -91.9901200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Terrytown

#2 Terrytown

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population23,319
Coordinates29.9102100, -90.0325700
Altitude-1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette Street (-91.99055, 30.099651)
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.9 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.79
9.98 gal · 37.8 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.90 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.25 $42.50
Premium $4.63 $23.08 $46.16
Diesel $5.42 $27.02 $54.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngsville and Terrytown. The current time is 21:11:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.