Origin
Terrytown, LA
Afternoon in Terrytown on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
146.4 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Terrytown, LA
Youngcucafilms
Abbeville, LA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 146.4 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Westbank Expressway, LA 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.2 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.38 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.2 miles from Terrytown, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 146.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.2 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Heritage Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Heritage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stumpf Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Heritage Avenue
Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Stumpf Boulevard
Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
9.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / none lanes.
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
5
146.3 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
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LA 82; LA 14 Business / North Saint Charles Street
At end of road, turn right onto LA 82; LA 14 Business / North Saint Charles Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
9.1 mi in
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~13m
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via US 90 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 110.2 mi | 2h 7m |
| Westbank Expressway | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| LA 14 | 15.8 mi | 23m |
| Charity Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Stumpf Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cedarwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Charles Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Heritage Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 110.2 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown, LA and Abbeville, LA.
1
Start on Cedarwood Avenue
418 ft
·
19 sec
·
Cedarwood Avenue
2
Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Heritage Avenue
3
Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stumpf Boulevard
4
Turn left onto LA 23
151 ft
·
5 sec
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Westbank Expressway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
6
Merge onto US 90 BUS
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 BUS
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
Use the left / none lanes.
8
Continue on US 90
11 mi
·
17 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 90
98 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
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US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward LA 14
13
Turn left onto LA 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
LA 14
14
Continue on LA 14 Bus
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Charity Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto LA 82; LA 14 Business
296 ft
·
4 sec
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North Saint Charles Street
16
Arrive at destination
LA 82
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Terrytown, LA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 25m
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 Terrytown, 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 Terrytown, LA
This is one driving day of about 146.4 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Terrytown, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 110.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.2 mi from Terrytown, LA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73.2 miles from Terrytown, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.38 one way
$44.76 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.55 | $49.10 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.53 | $65.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
1:50 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
17 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
3h 2m 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 Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 146.4 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Westbank Expressway, LA 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.2 miles from Terrytown, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Heritage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stumpf Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Terrytown, LA to Abbeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
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