Origin
Jefferson, LA
Evening in Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, LA to Laplace, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, LA
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Laplace, LA
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Trip Overview
This quick 25-mile drive from Jefferson, LA, to Laplace, LA, is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 37 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-10, with some segments on US-51 and Causeway Boulevard, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on faster roads. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical trip. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a convenient connection between two points in Louisiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| US 51 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Andover Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Claiborne Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Berwick Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lurline Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Madelon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 18.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, LA and Laplace, LA.
1
Start on Madelon Street
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madelon Street
2
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
214 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lurline Drive
3
Turn right onto Berwick Street
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Berwick Street
4
Turn right onto Claiborne Drive
291 ft
·
17 sec
·
Claiborne Drive
5
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Andover Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3046
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
7
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 10
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 209
Toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond
12
Turn left onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 51
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lurline Drive
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Berwick Street
Turn right onto Berwick Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Andover Street
Turn left onto Andover Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 209
Toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Laplace, LA
Evening in Laplace on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for this 25-mile trip, with 85% of your drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles on I-10, so be prepared for sustained highway speeds. While the profile is generally highway-focused, you will transition between I-10, US-51, and Causeway Boulevard, offering some variation in the road environment. The overall feel is one of efficient travel between these two Louisiana locations.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 51. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lurline Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Berwick Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Andover Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jefferson, LA and Laplace, LA, road signs point toward Baton Rouge and Hammond.
Baton Rouge
2.2 mi in
|
~5m
Hammond
21.6 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Arriving in Laplace, LA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laplace, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Berwick Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Andover Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laplace, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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