Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
87.1 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Richy Dannielz
The drive from Central, LA to Waggaman, LA covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Joor Road, Oak Villa, Oak Villa Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.83 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
43.6 miles from Central, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 87.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Villa | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Villa Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 3246 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Siegen Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Waggaman, LA.
Start on Hooper Road
Turn left onto Joor Road
Continue on Oak Villa
Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
Turn right onto Florida Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South: New Orleans
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South
Turn straight onto Siegen Lane
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
Continue on South Clearview Parkway
Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
Continue straight
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
Continue on Gambino Road
Arrive at your 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waggaman, 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 87.1 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Central, LA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.6 miles from Central, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Waggaman, 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 Waggaman, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.83 one way
$23.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| premium | $4.15 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
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: 30.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Central on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Waggaman on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Baton Rouge, LA
44 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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