Origin
Terrytown, LA
Late night in Terrytown on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrytown, LA to Thibodaux, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrytown, LA
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Thibodaux, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Thibodaux, LA covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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, Highway 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 56.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.3 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 22 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 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Westbank Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Heritage Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Heritage Avenue
Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
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 lane.
Toward US 90 West: Boutte, Raceland
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
LA 182
Turn right onto LA 182 toward LA 182
Navigation decision point
Toward LA 182
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
LA 182
At end of road, turn left onto LA 182 toward LA 182
Navigation decision point
Toward LA 182
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 Terrytown, LA to Thibodaux, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Raceland
9.1 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 90 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 19.3 mi | 28m |
| Westbank Expressway | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| Highway 1 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| LA 182 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| LA 308 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Stumpf Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Percy Brown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 19.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown, LA and Thibodaux, 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
·
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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 lane.
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
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 90
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto LA 182
412 ft
·
11 sec
·
LA 182
Toward LA 182
13
At end of road, turn left onto LA 182
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 182
Toward LA 182
14
Turn right onto LA 308
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
LA 308
15
Turn left
313 ft
·
22 sec
16
Turn right onto LA 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
17
Turn right onto LA 648
428 ft
·
12 sec
·
Percy Brown Road
18
Turn left onto LA 308
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 308
19
Turn left onto LA 20
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
20
Continue on LA 1; LA 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Turn right onto LA 1
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
22
Arrive at destination
LA 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Terrytown, LA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Terrytown, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thibodaux, LA
The final approach into Thibodaux, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Thibodaux, LA
Late night in Thibodaux on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
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
1h 24m 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 Thibodaux, LA covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Westbank Expressway, Highway 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 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 $8.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Terrytown, LA to Thibodaux, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Raceland along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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