Origin
Thibodaux Junction, LA
Late night in Thibodaux Junction on Saturday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thibodaux Junction, LA to Lockport, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux Junction, LA
Tom Fisk
Lockport, LA
Frank Barning
Trip Overview
The drive from Thibodaux Junction, LA to Lockport, LA covers 23.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 1, LA 308, Percy Brown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on Highway 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 23.7 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 1 and LA 308. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on Highway 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and LA 308. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Acadia Woods Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Acadia Woods Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (LA 1 / Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (LA 308): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Acadia Woods Drive
Enter roundabout onto Acadia Woods Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
LA 1 / Highway 1
Turn right onto LA 1 / Highway 1
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
LA 308
Turn right onto LA 308
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East Fontinelle Street
Turn right onto East Fontinelle Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| LA 308 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Percy Brown Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Acadia Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| East Fontinelle Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Acadia Woods Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Vacherie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Acadia Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— 12.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux Junction, LA and Lockport, LA.
1
Start on Acadia Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Road
2
Enter roundabout onto Acadia Woods Drive
45 ft
·
2 sec
·
Acadia Woods Drive
3
Continue on Acadia Woods Drive
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Acadia Woods Drive
4
Continue on North Acadia Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Acadia Road
5
Turn right onto LA 648
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Percy Brown Road
6
Turn right onto LA 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
7
Turn left
313 ft
·
22 sec
8
Turn right onto LA 308
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
LA 308
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto East Fontinelle Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Fontinelle Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto LA 655
241 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto State Route 655
316 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 655
12
Continue on Vacherie Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Vacherie Street
13
Turn right onto 10th Street
268 ft
·
9 sec
·
10th Street
14
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lockport, LA
Late night in Lockport on Saturday
Local time
3:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 Thibodaux Junction, LA to Lockport, LA covers 23.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 1, LA 308, Percy Brown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Thibodaux Junction, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.58 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 straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Acadia Woods Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (LA 1 / Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (LA 308): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Thibodaux Junction, LA to Lockport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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