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Trip from Lockport, LA to Thibodaux Junction, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

24.7 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lockport, LA, LA

Lockport, LA

Frank Barning

Downtown Thibodaux Junction, LA, LA

Thibodaux Junction, LA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This straightforward 24.7-mile drive from Lockport to Thibodaux Junction, Louisiana, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 38 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 90 and Highway 1, with a segment on West Park Avenue, this route offers a quick connection within the Southeast region of Louisiana. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The journey is largely highway-focused, making it a practical choice for those looking for an efficient trip without extensive planning or overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 12.5 mi 13m
Highway 1 4.7 mi 6m
West Park Avenue 3.4 mi 4m
Butcher Road 1.1 mi 4m
Crescent Avenue 1 mi 2m
Acadia Road 0.6 mi 2m
Waterplant Road 0.5 mi 1m
Barataria Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 12.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, LA and Thibodaux Junction, LA.

1

Start on 10th Street

8 ft · 2 sec · 10th Street
2

Turn right onto Barataria Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Barataria Street
3

Turn right onto LA 1

1.0 mi · 2 min · Crescent Avenue
4

Continue on LA 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 1
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
6

Merge onto US 90

12 mi · 13 min · US 90
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

368 ft · 8 sec
9

Turn straight onto LA 24

3.4 mi · 4 min · West Park Avenue
10

Turn right onto Waterplant Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Waterplant Road
11

Turn left onto Butcher Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Butcher Road
12

Continue on Acadia Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Acadia Road
13

Arrive at destination

Acadia Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Barataria Street

Turn right onto Barataria Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 1 / Crescent Avenue

Turn right onto LA 1 / Crescent Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Turn left toward US 90 West: Morgan City

Navigation decision point

Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
3
6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 90

Merge onto US 90

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
19.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.43 one way

$6.86 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $3.84 $7.67
premium $4.29 $4.17 $8.34
diesel $4.80 $4.66 $9.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58

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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Lockport, LA

Late night in Lockport on Sunday

Local time

4:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

NW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:35PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Destination

Thibodaux Junction, LA

Late night in Thibodaux Junction on Sunday

Local time

4:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

NW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:35PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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-focused experience for most of this trip, with 69% of the drive on main roads. You'll encounter stretches of faster travel, including a longest continuous segment of 12.5 miles on US 90. The route generally maintains a consistent feel, characterized by its efficient road design. As you transition between US 90, Highway 1, and West Park Avenue, the road's personality remains geared towards steady progress, making for a predictable drive.

69% 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: 12.5 mi on US 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Highway 1. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barataria Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 24.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Barataria Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 1 / Crescent Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

16 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

21 ft

Total Descent

13 ft

Highest Point

16 ft

~24.7 mi in

Elevation Range

15 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lockport, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1835

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 38m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on US 90. 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: near the start (Barataria Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 1 / Crescent Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Thibodaux Junction, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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