Road Trips from Central, LA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
1h
With Parks Nearby
6
Under 2 hours
7 total in this range
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Laplace, LA
1h 16m60.9 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
4h 43m253.4 mi one way
West Monroe, LA
3h 47m189.8 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
1h 52m87.1 mi one way
Laplace, LA
1h 16m60.9 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
4h 43m253.4 mi one way
DeRidder, LA
3h 26m160.7 mi one way
Covington, LA
1h 17m64.5 mi one way
Laplace, LA
1h 16m60.9 mi one way
Waggaman, LA
1h 52m87.1 mi one way
Donaldsonville, LA
1h 1m46.9 mi one way
Gretna, LA
1h 52m91.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Central, LA city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.