Origin
Laplace, LA
Morning in Laplace on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laplace, LA to Chalmette, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laplace, LA
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Chalmette, LA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 35.3 miles across Southeast Louisiana, this drive from Laplace to Chalmette typically takes about 53 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, you can easily complete this journey as a simple one-day trip without needing to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Navigating through the region involves transitioning between I-10 East and LA 3021, eventually passing through the Slidell area. It is a straightforward commute that connects these two points within the same state, making it a functional choice for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| LA 39 | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| I 610 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| US 51 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Robertson Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Elysian Fields Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Claiborne Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Judge Perez Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 20.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace, LA and Chalmette, LA.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on US 51
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 51
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
4
Merge onto I 10
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 610
Toward Slidell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 3
Toward LA 3021: Elysian Fields Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto LA 3021
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elysian Fields Avenue
8
Continue on LA 3021
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elysian Fields Avenue
9
Turn left onto LA 39
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Claiborne Avenue
10
Continue on LA 39
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Robertson Street
11
Turn straight onto LA 39
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
LA 39
12
Arrive at destination
LA 39
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Laplace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 610
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610 toward Slidell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Slidell
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward LA 3021: Elysian Fields Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward LA 3021: Elysian Fields Avenue
3
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
LA 3021 / Elysian Fields Avenue
Turn right onto LA 3021 / Elysian Fields Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Chalmette, LA
Morning in Chalmette on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
53m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul. Since the highway share is 0 percent, you will spend your time navigating local roads and connections rather than cruising on long-distance expressways. There is no significant uninterrupted stretch on I-10 East, meaning you should prepare for frequent adjustments and turns throughout the 53-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by its localized nature, requiring your full attention as you move between regions. You will find that the route demands a more hands-on approach to steering compared to a standard highway trip.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
11 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
20 ft
Highest Point
11 ft
Elevation Range
16 ft
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.
On the drive from Laplace, LA to Chalmette, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Slidell along the way.
Slidell
23.8 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 610
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Chalmette, LA
Full guide →Chalmette is a suburb of New Orleans in Louisiana, USA. Chalmette is the "Parish seat" (equivalent to a county in other states) of Saint Bernard Parish, known to locals simply as "The Parish".
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 53m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Chalmette, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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