Laplace, LA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Laplace, LA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 89 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Laplace, LA spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

254.2 mi

West Monroe, LA

Quickest Drive

30m

River Ridge, LA

Plan Around Laplace, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Laplace, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

West Monroe, LA to Laplace, LA 254.2 mi · 4h 15m Lafayette, LA to Laplace, LA 108.9 mi · 2h 7m Morgan City, LA to Laplace, LA 79.3 mi · 1h 19m Baker, LA to Laplace, LA 65.7 mi · 1h 18m

Continue From Laplace, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Laplace, LA to DeRidder, LA 222.3 mi · 4h 13m Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA 131.8 mi · 2h 37m Laplace, LA to Baker, LA 66.6 mi · 1h 20m Laplace, LA to Houma, LA 50.7 mi · 1h 5m

Trips from Laplace, LA

Laplace, LA to DeRidder, LA

222.3 mi 4h 13m

Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA

131.8 mi 2h 37m

Laplace, LA to Baker, LA

66.6 mi 1h 20m

Laplace, LA to Houma, LA

50.7 mi 1h 5m

Laplace, LA to Chalmette, LA

35.3 mi 53m

Laplace, LA to Waggaman, LA

26.8 mi 42m

Driving from Laplace, LA

The typical drive from Laplace, LA covers about 89 miles and takes around 1h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 222 miles (4h 13m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Laplace, LA are DeRidder, LA (222.3 mi, 4h 13m), Abbeville, LA (131.8 mi, 2h 37m), Baker, LA (66.6 mi, 1h 20m), Houma, LA (50.7 mi, 1h 5m), and Chalmette, LA (35.3 mi, 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 89-mile drive from Laplace, LA, expect to burn about 3.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Laplace, LA and 9 routes heading into Laplace, LA, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 222 miles.

The longest mapped route from Laplace, LA covers 222 miles and takes approximately 4h 13m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.

The average route from Laplace, LA runs about 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Laplace, LA include DeRidder, LA, Abbeville, LA, Baker, LA and Houma, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.