Origin
Timberlane, LA
Late night in Timberlane on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timberlane, LA to Central, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
94.2 mi
152 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timberlane, LA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Timberlane, LA to Central, LA covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pontchartrain Expressway, Joor Road, Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.4 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Timberlane, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 94.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pontchartrain Expressway and Joor Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.4 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pontchartrain Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontchartrain Expressway and Joor Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Wall Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Wall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wall Boulevard
Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~7m 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 straight / slight left lanes.
7
79.3 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
6
85.2 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 190 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 190 East: Hammond
6
85.8 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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Oak Villa Boulevard
Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 72.4 mi | 1h 22m |
| Joor Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Airline Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Oak Villa Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Belle Chasse Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Siegen Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hooper Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pontchartrain Expressway
— 72.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberlane, LA and Central, LA.
1
Start on this road
490 ft
·
40 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
345 ft
·
15 sec
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Wall Boulevard
3
Continue on Wall Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Wall Boulevard
4
Turn left onto LA 23
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Belle Chasse Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on LA 23
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Lafayette Street
6
Turn right onto LA 23
94 ft
·
1 sec
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Westbank Expressway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
8
Merge onto US 90 BUS
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent City Connection
10
Continue on US 90 BUS
72 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 163
Toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto LA 3246
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Siegen Lane
13
Turn left onto US 61; LA 73
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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Airline Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 190 East: Hammond
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 190
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Florida Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Villa Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Villa Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on LA 946
5.2 mi
·
7 min
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Joor Road
19
Turn right onto LA 408
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Hooper Road
20
Arrive at destination
LA 408
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Timberlane, LA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.4 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Central, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Timberlane, 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 Timberlane, LA
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Timberlane, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pontchartrain Expressway for about 72.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.1 mi from Timberlane, LA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 47.1 miles from Timberlane, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pontchartrain Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.4 miles.
Arriving in Central, LA
The final approach into Central, 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 Central, 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
$14.23 one way
$28.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.62 | $31.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.80 | $41.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Central, LA
Late night in Central on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°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
19 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 58m 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 Timberlane, LA to Central, LA covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pontchartrain Expressway, Joor Road, Airline Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Timberlane, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.23 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 94.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Wall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Timberlane, LA to Central, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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