Origin
Laplace, LA
Afternoon in Laplace on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
131.8 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laplace, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Abbeville, LA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Traveling from Laplace to Abbeville covers 131.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes. This route stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. You will primarily navigate via West Airline Highway, Belle Terre Boulevard, and I-10 West to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it is a budget-friendly excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule.
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
65.9 miles from Laplace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway-only stretches. You will spend your time navigating through local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch on West Airline Highway measuring 0 miles. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local maneuvers and navigating the transitions between surface streets. The journey offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition from the Laplace area toward Abbeville. It is a practical drive that favors local road navigation over high-speed highway transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Airline Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA is easy. At 2h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belle Terre Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 3184 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maurice Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Airline Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace, LA and Abbeville, LA.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Airline Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Airline Highway
3
Turn right onto Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belle Terre Boulevard
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
55 min
6
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
LA 3184
8
Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
9
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
10
Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
11
Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Johnston Street
12
Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Maurice Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Summers Drive
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Summers Drive
14
Turn right onto North State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
15
Turn left onto Peace Street
354 ft
·
11 sec
·
Peace Street
16
Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street
397 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Saint Charles Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 37-minute journey, plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and stretch your legs. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert during transitions between West Airline Highway and the local road network to ensure you don't miss a turn. Fueling up before you leave Laplace will keep your $18 budget on track and prevent unnecessary stops once you are on the local roads. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the more heavily traveled local stretches. Because the drive is short, you have the advantage of reaching Abbeville quickly, leaving you with ample time to explore once you arrive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Laplace, LA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laplace, 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 Laplace, LA
This is one driving day of about 131.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Laplace, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.9 mi from Laplace, LA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.9 miles from Laplace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abbeville, LA
The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, 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
$20.15 one way
$40.30 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| premium | $4.61 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.84 | $6.33 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.44 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Abbeville, LA
Afternoon in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
2h 37m 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 Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 131.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Airline Highway, Belle Terre Boulevard, I 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.9 miles from Laplace, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.15 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA is easy. At 2h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laplace, LA to Abbeville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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