Origin
Abbeville, LA
Afternoon in Abbeville on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
146.7 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, LA
Jan van der Wolf
Terrytown, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Abbeville to Terrytown is 146.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m via US 90, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. It's a highway-focused trip, so expect most of your time to be spent on well-maintained roads. With a recommended one-day duration and a relatively short drive time, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing for a straightforward transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.4 miles from Abbeville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 118.3 mi | 2h 18m |
| LA 14 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Westbank Expressway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Charity Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Veteran Memorial Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Stumpf Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Conrad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, LA and Terrytown, LA.
Start on LA 82
Continue on LA 82
Turn straight onto LA 82
Turn right onto LA 14
Continue on LA 14
Continue on LA 14
Continue on LA 14
Continue on LA 14
Continue on LA 14
Turn straight onto LA 14
Continue on LA 14
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
Take the exit
Turn straight onto LA 23
Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
Turn right onto Cedarwood Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 3h 2m estimated drive time, leaving Abbeville in the morning will allow you to reach Terrytown with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll be on the road for 146.7 miles, with the longest continuous stretch being 118.3 miles on US 90, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on that longer segment. The estimated fuel cost is $22, which is quite manageable. With only one recommended stop, this trip offers flexibility; you can choose to make your stop whenever you feel the need for a break or refreshment along US 90.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrytown, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Abbeville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abbeville, LA
This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 3h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Abbeville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.6 and 145.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Stumpf Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$22.16 one way
$44.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Abbeville on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Terrytown on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 118.3 miles primarily on US 90, which will likely be the dominant road surface for a substantial portion of your travel. The character of the drive is consistent for long periods, offering a predictable and efficient path. Given its highway-centric nature, you can anticipate a steady pace for the majority of the 146.7 miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in near US 90.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 140.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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