Old Jefferson, LA Road Trips
Old Jefferson, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 92 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Old Jefferson, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
138 mi
Lake Charles, LA
Quickest Drive
28m
Maryland, LA
Plan Around Old Jefferson, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Old Jefferson, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Old Jefferson, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Old Jefferson, LA
The typical drive from Old Jefferson, LA covers about 92 miles and takes around 1h 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 138 miles (2h 40m), while the shortest is just 66 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Old Jefferson, LA include Lake Charles, LA (137.5 mi, 2h 40m), New Orleans, LA (71.4 mi, 1h 26m), and Metairie, LA (65.7 mi, 1h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 92-mile drive from Old Jefferson, LA, expect to burn about 3.6 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 3 mapped routes leaving Old Jefferson, LA and 5 routes heading into Old Jefferson, LA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 66 to 138 miles.
The longest mapped route from Old Jefferson, LA covers 138 miles and takes approximately 2h 40m. Shorter options start at just 66 miles.
The average route from Old Jefferson, LA runs about 92 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Old Jefferson, LA include Lake Charles, LA, New Orleans, LA and Metairie, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Old Jefferson, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,790
Median Income
$85,466
Median Home Value
$235,900
Median Age
37.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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