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Distance from Pierre Part , Louisiana to Dawson Switch , Louisiana

Driving Distance
86.7 mi 139.6 km
Flying Distance
56.3 mi 90.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Pierre Part, Louisiana to Dawson Switch, Louisiana is 86.7 mi (139.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 56.3 mi (90.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 39 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Pierre Part
Place Pierre Part
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 29.965202
Longitude -91.203159
GPS 29.965202° N, 91.203159° W
Local Time 6:33 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Dawson Switch
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 30.718241
Longitude -91.570115
GPS 30.718241° N, 91.570115° W
Local Time 6:33 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Pierre Part, Louisiana to Dawson Switch, Louisiana covers 86.7 mi (139.6 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 39 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (77.7-86.7 miles / 125-140 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Available Routes

LA-1 N and US-61 N
86.7 mi 1 hour 39 minutes
Shortest
LA-1 N
77.7 mi 1 hour 33 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.