Origin
Mandeville, LA
Night in Mandeville on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mandeville, LA to Central, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mandeville, LA
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Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Mandeville to Central, Louisiana, prepare for a 70.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is best suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion, as the distance is easily manageable in a single stint. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly local outing. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain in the same geographic area throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, practical connection that links two distinct hubs without requiring complex travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 55.3 mi | 59m |
| Central Throughway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sullivan Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| US 190 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 190 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| O'Neal Lane | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Florida Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| O Neal Lane | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 55.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville, LA and Central, LA.
1
Start on LA 1087
160 ft
·
9 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1087
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Girod Street
3
Turn left onto US 190
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida Street
4
Continue on US 190
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 190
5
Take the ramp onto US 190
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 190
Toward US 190: North Causeway Boulevard
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 12 West: Hammond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 12
55 mi
·
59 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward O'Neal Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
275 ft
·
6 sec
Toward O'Neal Lane
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto O'Neal Lane
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Neal Lane
12
Continue on O Neal Lane
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
O Neal Lane
13
Continue on Central Throughway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Central Throughway
14
Continue on Central Thruway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Central Thruway
15
Continue on Central Throughway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Throughway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Sullivan Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sullivan Road
17
Turn right onto LA 408
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hooper Road
18
Arrive at destination
LA 408
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Mandeville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 12 West: Hammond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 12 West: Hammond
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward O'Neal Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward O'Neal Lane
8
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward O'Neal Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward O'Neal Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.60 one way
$21.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Central, LA
Night in Central on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Livingston, LA
35 mi in
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Girod Street, Florida Street, and Highway 190, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because you are sticking to local roads, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. The winding nature of these roads means you will be frequently adjusting your speed and steering, which keeps the drive engaging. It is an ideal route for those who prefer local roads over the repetitive nature of major highway systems.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.3 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and Central Throughway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Mandeville, LA to Central, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Slidell along the way.
Slidell
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Arriving in Central, LA
Full guide →Central is a region in Louisiana. This area is also known as Cenla or the Crossroads.
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.3 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. 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 Central, 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: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): 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 Central, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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