Origin
Jefferson, LA
Morning in Jefferson on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, LA to Central, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
82.5 mi
133 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, LA
Perry Z
Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
This 82.5-mile journey from Jefferson, Louisiana, to Central, Louisiana, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-10, with brief stretches on Joor Road and Airline Highway, making it a highway-focused drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path through the Southeast region of Louisiana, it's an easy option for a quick getaway or a direct transfer. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace.
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
41.2 miles from Jefferson, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 82.5-mile trip, with 78% of the drive taking place on interstates and major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 64.2 miles on I-10, allowing for a steady pace without frequent exits. While the majority is interstate driving, you will transition onto local roads like Joor Road and Airline Highway, offering a slight change in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. This route offers a consistent driving rhythm for the most part.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near Lurline Drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 82.5 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: near the start (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lurline Drive
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
Navigation decision point
7
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
7
67.6 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
6
73.5 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 190 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 190 East: Hammond
6
74.1 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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Oak Villa Boulevard
Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 64.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| Joor Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Airline Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Oak Villa Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Siegen Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hooper Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Florida Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, LA and Central, LA.
1
Start on Madelon Street
175 ft
·
12 sec
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Madelon Street
2
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
214 ft
·
11 sec
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Lurline Drive
3
Turn right onto Berwick Street
283 ft
·
14 sec
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Berwick Street
4
Turn right onto Claiborne Drive
291 ft
·
17 sec
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Claiborne Drive
5
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Andover Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3046
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Causeway Boulevard
7
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 10
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 163
Toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto LA 3246
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Siegen Lane
13
Turn left onto US 61; LA 73
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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Airline Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 190 East: Hammond
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 190
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Florida Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Villa Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Villa Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on LA 946
5.2 mi
·
7 min
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Joor Road
19
Turn right onto LA 408
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Hooper Road
20
Arrive at destination
LA 408
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, 1-hour-and-44-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding departure time. Leaving Jefferson, LA, at your convenience is feasible, and with only 82.5 miles to cover, you likely won't need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I-10 is over 64 miles, and it's wise to fill up before embarking on longer highway segments. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $12, so budget accordingly. A practical tip for this route: be aware of potential traffic on I-10, especially during peak commute hours around Baton Rouge.
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 41.2 miles from Jefferson, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Central, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jefferson, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Jefferson, LA
This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 64.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.2 mi from Jefferson, LA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Jefferson, 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 64.2 miles.
Arriving in Central, LA
The final approach into Central, 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 Central, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.46 one way
$24.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.68 | $27.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
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: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Central, LA
Morning in Central on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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 Jefferson, LA to Central, LA covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Joor Road, Airline Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Jefferson, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.46 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 82.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jefferson, LA to Central, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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