Traveling from Laplace to Abbeville covers 131.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes. This route stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. You will primarily navigate via West Airline Highway, Belle Terre Boulevard, and I-10 West to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it is a budget-friendly excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.9 miles from Laplace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
105.8 mi
1h 58m
Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi
12m
Johnston Street
5.2 mi
7m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi
6m
Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi
2m
West Airline Highway
1.3 mi
2m
North State Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 105.8 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace, LA and Abbeville, LA.
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Start on this road
41 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 61
1.3 mi·2 min·West Airline Highway
3
Turn right onto LA 3188
2.2 mi·3 min·Belle Terre Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
50 mi·55 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
56 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 167
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 167
Toward LA 3184
8
Turn left onto US 167; LA 3184
1.4 mi·2 min·North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
10
Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi·6 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
11
Turn right onto US 167
5.2 mi·7 min·Johnston Street
12
Continue on US 167
9.5 mi·12 min·Maurice Avenue
13
Turn left onto LA 14
0.5 mi·56 sec·West Summers Drive
14
Turn right onto LA 82
0.7 mi·1 min·North State Street
15
Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Bus
354 ft·11 sec·Peace Street
16
Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Business
397 ft·6 sec·South Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at destination
LA 82
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 37-minute journey, plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and stretch your legs. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert during transitions between West Airline Highway and the local road network to ensure you don't miss a turn. Fueling up before you leave Laplace will keep your $18 budget on track and prevent unnecessary stops once you are on the local roads. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the more heavily traveled local stretches. Because the drive is short, you have the advantage of reaching Abbeville quickly, leaving you with ample time to explore once you arrive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Laplace, LA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.9 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laplace, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laplace, LA
This is one driving day of about 131.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Laplace, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 105.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 131.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
4.3 mi into trip|~8m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.6 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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131.7 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|LA 82; LA 14 Business / South Saint Charles Street
Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Business / South Saint Charles Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.90 one way
$39.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.85
$43.70
premium
$4.56
$23.66
$47.31
diesel
$5.61
$29.10
$58.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.5
0
$13.84
$6.33
Efficient EV
33
0
$11.53
$5.27
EV Truck/SUV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.44
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Laplace, LA
Late night
in Laplace on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Abbeville, LA
Late night
in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway-only stretches. You will spend your time navigating through local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch on West Airline Highway measuring 0 miles. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local maneuvers and navigating the transitions between surface streets. The journey offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition from the Laplace area toward Abbeville. It is a practical drive that favors local road navigation over high-speed highway transit.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Maurice Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 131.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
32 ft7 ft
Total Climb
50 ft
Total Descent
46 ft
Highest Point
32 ft
~47.1 mi in
Elevation Range
25 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 131.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.8 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 Abbeville, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Abbeville, LA before heading back.
