Laplace, LA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Laplace, LA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 52 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Laplace, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
19
Longest Drive
242.9 mi
West Monroe, LA
Quickest Drive
30m
River Ridge, LA
Plan Around Laplace, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Laplace, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Laplace, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Laplace, LA
Driving from Laplace, LA
The typical drive from Laplace, LA covers about 52 miles and takes around 1h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 132 miles (2h 37m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Laplace, LA are Abbeville, LA (131.8 mi, 2h 37m), Houma, LA (50.7 mi, 1h 5m), Chalmette, LA (35.3 mi, 53m), Harvey, LA (35.1 mi, 46m), and Estelle, LA (32.5 mi, 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 52-mile drive from Laplace, LA, expect to burn about 2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Laplace, LA and 13 routes heading into Laplace, LA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 132 miles.
The longest mapped route from Laplace, LA covers 132 miles and takes approximately 2h 37m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from Laplace, LA runs about 52 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Laplace, LA include Abbeville, LA, Houma, LA, Chalmette, LA and Harvey, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Laplace, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
28,480
Median Income
$68,028
Median Home Value
$188,900
Median Age
37.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Laplace, LA
LaPlace is an Unincorporated Community on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the historic "German Coast" section of the Acadiana region of Louisiana. It is just a short distance west of Greater New Orleans. LaPlace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish. Around Mardi Gras time, the hotels in New Orleans, Metairie, and Kenner may be booked up, so LaPlace is a good alternative, 20 minutes drive from Kenner and Metairie, about 30 or 35 minutes from New Orleans. Until Katrina hit in 2005 this was a relatively small town with a few high schools, a Wal-mart, some strip malls, and a couple of good places to eat. LaPlace has grown significantly in the 2010s, but there is still not much to do here.
1811 Kid Ory Historic House (old Woodland Plantation) (plantation house museum). The plantation was the birthplace of jazz pioneer, trombonist and bandleader Kid Ory, and starting site of Louisiana's historic 1811 slave rebellion. Interesting exhibits show how these events had importance that went way beyond LaPlace. Also exhibits on local culture, antique phonographs, etc. (updated Feb 2023)
LaPlace Andouille Festival is held in October. https://www.andouillefestival.com/
Frostop, 411 E Airline Highway (Look for the landmark giant mug with neon letters), ☏ +1 (985) 652-6361. Retro drive in, serving burgers, root beer, shakes, etc $5-10. Mabile's, 1124 W Airline Hwy, ☏ +1 985-651-2893. Lunch. Great seafood and roast beef po-boys. Daily plate lunches are cheap, filling and delicious. $5-10. Wayne Jacob's Smokehouse, 769 W 5th Street. M-F 11AM-2PM, Su 9AM-2PM. Po-boy sandwiches, Andouille sausage and other Cajun style meats. (updated Oct 2020)
Best Western La Place, 4289 Main Street, ☏ +1 985-651-4000. Near the airport, pet friendly accommodations, free breakfast, swimming pool, free Wi-Fi. Suburban Extended Stay, 111 Jean Street, ☏ +1 985 651-1799. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Kitchens, a fitness center and an outdoor pool.
Travel tips adapted from LaPlace on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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