Trip from Central, LA to Broussard, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

79.6 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 59m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 5m

12 PM

2h 3m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 15m

8 PM

1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Central, LA to Broussard, LA covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 190, US 71, State Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on US 190. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.8 miles from Central, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 79.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 190 and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 35 miles on US 190.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 190 is the longest continuous segment at about 35 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 190 and US 71. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near LA 67 / Plank Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Central, LA to Broussard, LA is easy. At 1h 58m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (LA 67 / Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 65.4 miles (LA 361 / La 361): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

7 mi into trip | ~11m in | LA 67 / Plank Road

Turn left onto LA 67 / Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3

8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway

Merge onto US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

4

65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | LA 361 / La 361

Turn right onto LA 361 / La 361

Navigation decision point

3

79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | Barron Road

Turn left onto Barron Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 190	35 mi	46m
US 71	16.7 mi	24m
State Route 107	7.3 mi	13m
Hooper Road	7 mi	11m
La 361	6.9 mi	12m
Airline Highway	5.3 mi	7m
Plank Road	0.7 mi	1m
Barron Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 190 — 35 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Broussard, LA.

1

Start on LA 408

7.0 mi · 11 min · Hooper Road

2

Turn left onto LA 67

0.7 mi · 1 min · Plank Road

Use the left lane.

3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

4

Merge onto US 61; US 190

5.3 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway

5

Continue on US 190; LA 1

35 mi · 46 min · US 190; LA 1

Use the straight lane.

6

Turn left

460 ft · 13 sec

7

Continue on US 71

17 mi · 24 min · US 71

8

Turn right onto LA 361

6.9 mi · 12 min · LA 361

9

Continue on LA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 107

10

Continue on LA 107

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 107

11

Continue on LA 107

4.0 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

12

Turn left onto Barron Road

395 ft · 17 sec · Barron Road

13

Arrive at destination

Barron Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 39.8 miles from Central, LA, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35 miles.

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 18 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.8 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broussard, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Central, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Central, LA

This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Central, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 190 for about 35 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.8 mi from Central, LA · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livonia, LA

40 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Port Allen, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livonia, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Central, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Broussard, LA

+12259933448

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Red E Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Visit website

GreenPark Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 11.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.02 one way

$24.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$13.20	$26.39
premium	$4.56	$14.29	$28.57
diesel	$5.61	$17.57	$35.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.9	$8.36	$3.82
Efficient EV	19.9	$6.96	$3.18
EV Truck/SUV	31.8	$11.14	$5.09

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Central, LA

Morning in Central on Saturday

Local time

6:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broussard, LA

Morning in Broussard on Saturday

Local time

6:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

84°F

Livonia, LA

40 mi in

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 58m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Central, LA to Broussard, LA covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 190, US 71, State Route 107. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from Central, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Central, LA to Broussard, LA is easy. At 1h 58m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (LA 67 / Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 65.4 miles (LA 361 / La 361): Navigation decision point.

The route from Central, LA to Broussard, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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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Trip from Central, LA to Broussard, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Broussard, LA

Nearby Places

Court Street Cafe

The Smokey Pit | Smoke House Eatery & Bar

Frank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge

Lizzie's Restaurant

restaurant

Green Park Park & Charge

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

GreenPark Charging Station

GreenPark Charging Station

Central Sports Park

West Baton Rouge Museum

Capitol Park Museum

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Central, LA

Broussard, LA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 58m on the road

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