Origin
Laplace, LA
Late night in Laplace on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laplace, LA to Estelle, 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
52m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Estelle, LA
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Trip Overview
This 32.5-mile drive from Laplace to Estelle, Louisiana, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes, making it perfect as a day trip. You'll primarily navigate West Airline Highway, Westbank Expressway, and Airline Drive, with about 17% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short distance. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent navigation adjustments rather than long, open stretches. Given its brevity and the local road nature, this route is best tackled in one go without needing an overnight stay, offering a straightforward transit within the Southeast region of Louisiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Airline Highway | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| Westbank Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Airline Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Ames Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Earhart Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dickory Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Airline Highway
— 14.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace, LA and Estelle, LA.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 61
15 mi
·
20 min
·
West Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 61
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Airline Drive
4
Turn right onto LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on LA 3154
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickory Avenue
6
Turn left onto LA 3139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 90
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
11
Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
16
Merge onto US 90 BUS
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Westbank Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
18
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Ames Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Oklahoma Drive
466 ft
·
19 sec
·
Oklahoma Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Oklahoma Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 61 / West Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / West Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long...
9
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
7
25 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orlean...
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Estelle, LA
Late night in Estelle on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m 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?
The character of this drive is distinctly local, with a "turn-heavy" profile indicating frequent changes in direction and road names. While only 17% of the 32.5 miles are on highways, the longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 14.9 miles on West Airline Highway. This suggests a journey that is more about navigating through communities and intersections than cruising on an open road. The transition between West Airline Highway, Westbank Expressway, and Airline Drive will keep you engaged with the immediate surroundings, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you travel.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on West Airline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 61 / West Airline Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Laplace, LA and Estelle, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Ames Boulevard East.
New Orleans
25 mi in
|
~39m
Ames Boulevard East
28.7 mi in
|
~44m
|
via Westbank Expressway
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.
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 52m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on West Airline Highway. 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 Estelle, 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 (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Estelle, 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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