Origin
Laplace, LA
Afternoon in Laplace on Thursday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laplace, LA to Woodmere, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laplace, LA
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Woodmere, LA
Valeriia Miller
Trip Overview
The drive from Laplace, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Airline Highway, Westbank Expressway, Airline Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on West Airline Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 33.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Airline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 61 / West Airline Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 61 / West Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / West Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long...
9
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
7
25 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orlean...
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Laplace, LA to Woodmere, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
25 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Airline Highway | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| Westbank Expressway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Airline Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lapalco Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Earhart Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Airline Highway
— 14.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace, LA and Woodmere, LA.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 61
15 mi
·
20 min
·
West Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 61
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Airline Drive
4
Turn right onto LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on LA 3154
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickory Avenue
6
Turn left onto LA 3139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 90
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
11
Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
16
Merge onto US 90 BUS
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Westbank Expressway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business East
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
20
Turn right onto LA 45
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Lapalco Boulevard
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lapalco Boulevard
22
Continue on Lapalco Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lapalco Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Paxton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paxton Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakmere Drive
25
Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paige Janette Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Paige Janette Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Laplace, LA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Laplace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodmere, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodmere, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Woodmere, LA
Afternoon in Woodmere on Thursday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
55m 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 Woodmere, LA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Airline Highway, Westbank Expressway, Airline Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.07 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 short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Laplace, LA to Woodmere, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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