Origin
Terrytown, LA
Night in Terrytown on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrytown, LA to Gonzales, 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 16m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrytown, LA
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Gonzales, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Terrytown to Gonzales, you are looking at a 63.2-mile journey through Southeast Louisiana. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate via Heritage Avenue, Terry Parkway, and US 90 rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this trek. Because the distance is relatively short and the route is straightforward, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging. It is an uncomplicated local drive that connects two distinct points in the region without requiring an extensive logistical plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 56.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| South Burnside Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Westbank Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Terry Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Heritage Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedarwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Ascension Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pontchartrain Expressway
— 56.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown, LA and Gonzales, LA.
1
Start on Cedarwood Avenue
418 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cedarwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Heritage Avenue
3
Turn left onto Terry Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Terry Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
5
Merge onto US 90 BUS
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
7
Continue on US 90 BUS
56 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 179
Toward LA 44: Gonzales, Burnside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
444 ft
·
10 sec
Toward LA 44 North: Gonzales
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto LA 44
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Burnside Avenue
11
Turn right onto LA 429
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Ascension Street
12
Arrive at destination
LA 429
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Terrytown, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Heritage Avenue
Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward LA 44: Gonzales, Burnside
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.
Exit 179
Toward LA 44: Gonzales, Burnside
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 44 North: Gonzales
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 44 North: Gonzales
4
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
LA 429 / East Ascension Street
Turn right onto LA 429 / East Ascension Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.34 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 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 | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Gonzales, LA
Night in Gonzales on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1h 16m 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?
This 63.2-mile path is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. You will navigate a series of local roads with a highway share of 0%, meaning you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience. Because the route relies on surface streets like Terry Parkway and US 90, you will experience frequent transitions and varied traffic patterns. Forget the monotony of long highway stretches; this drive keeps you engaged with the surrounding landscape through its technical, local-road focus. Staying alert is essential as you navigate the turns that characterize this specific connection between Terrytown and Gonzales.
92% 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: 56.2 mi on Pontchartrain Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontchartrain Expressway and South Burnside Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Heritage Avenue.
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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Heritage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Terrytown, LA to Gonzales, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Burnside along the way.
Burnside
59.7 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.2 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway. 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 0.1 miles (Heritage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Gonzales, 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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