South Vacherie, LA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, South Vacherie, LA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 240-mile quick runs to 300-mile cross-state drives. Routes from South Vacherie, LA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
299.6 mi
Shreveport, LA
Quickest Drive
1h 1m
Metairie, LA
Plan Around South Vacherie, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if South Vacherie, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From South Vacherie, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from South Vacherie, LA
Driving from South Vacherie, LA
The typical drive from South Vacherie, LA covers about 270 miles and takes around 5h 10m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 300 miles (5h 35m), while the shortest is just 240 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from South Vacherie, LA include Shreveport, LA (299.6 mi, 5h 35m) and Monroe, LA (239.8 mi, 4h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 270-mile drive from South Vacherie, LA, expect to burn about 10.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving South Vacherie, LA and 3 routes heading into South Vacherie, LA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 240 to 300 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Vacherie, LA covers 300 miles and takes approximately 5h 35m. Shorter options start at just 240 miles.
The average route from South Vacherie, LA runs about 270 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from South Vacherie, LA include Shreveport, LA and Monroe, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
South Vacherie, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,048
Median Income
$85,054
Median Home Value
$196,700
Median Age
48.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to South Vacherie, LA
Vacherie and nearby Wallace are small communities in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.
1 Laura Plantation, 2247 Highway 18, ☏ +1 225-265-7690, toll-free: +1 888-799-7690, [email protected]. Respected for the quality of its tour, and it uniqueness in that it was run by women, which was virtually unheard of at the time. (updated May 2015) 2 Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18 (Great River Road), ☏ +1 225-265-2151, toll-free: +1 800-44ALLEY (25539), fax: +1 225-265-7035. Well known for its beautiful grounds, stunning alley of 300-year-old oak trees, and tour of its historic mansion. Tours include visits to reconstructed slave cabins. (updated May 2015) 3 St. Joseph Plantation, 3535 Highway 18, ☏ +1 225-265-4078. Unique in that it is still a working sugar cane plantation, and tours are mostly given by members of the family, who tell very personal stories. (updated May 2015) 4 Whitney Plantation, 5099 Louisiana Highway 18, Wallace, ☏ +1 225 265-3300. M W-Sa 9:30AM-4:30PM; closed Sundays and major holidays. The only plantation museum (and perhaps the only museum in North America) with a focus on slavery. Originally known as “Habitation Haydel”, this sugar cane plantation intertwined the lives of German immigrant owners and African-American slaves. Part museum, part art gallery, part living history, visitors report that the Whitney engaged them with a painful but central part of American history, and left them changed. The main house is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours, hourly from 10AM to 3PM, are included with admission.
Plantation Alley Vacation Rentals, Vacherie, [email protected]. Check-in: 3pm, check-out: 11am. starting at $80 per night. (updated Mar 2020)
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