Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
89.3 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: Maria Mercedes Tirigall
The drive from Central, LA to Crowley, LA covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Joor Road, Choctaw Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.65 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Central, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 89.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Joor Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.9 miles on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Joor Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near LA 946 / Joor Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (LA 946 / Joor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (LA 37 / Greenwell Springs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 110; US 61 Bus; US 190 Bus / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto LA 946 / Joor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto LA 37 / Greenwell Springs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 110; US 61 Bus; US 190 Bus / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Lafayette
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 72.9 mi | 1h 21m |
| Joor Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Choctaw Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Greenwell Springs Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hooper Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Hutchinson Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tower Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Crowley, LA.
Start on LA 408
Turn left onto LA 946
Turn right onto LA 37
Turn slight right onto Choctaw Drive
Turn left onto LA 67
Turn straight onto LA 67
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 110; US 61 Bus; US 190 Bus
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto LA 1111
Turn right onto US 90
Continue on US 90
At end of road, turn right onto LA 13
Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crowley, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Central, 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 Central, LA
This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Central, LA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Central, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.9 miles.
The final approach into Crowley, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Crowley, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.72 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Central on Saturday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Crowley on Saturday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Baton Rouge, LA
45 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
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.
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