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Distance from Sampusand to Melder

Driving Distance
50.9 mi 81.9 km
Flying Distance
31.1 mi 50.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Sampusand, Louisiana to Melder, Louisiana is 50.9 mi (81.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 31.1 mi (50.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 58 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Sampusand
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 31.488505
Longitude -92.912935
GPS 31.488505° N, 92.912935° W
Local Time 11:29 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Melder
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 31.105187
Longitude -92.636532
GPS 31.105187° N, 92.636532° W
Local Time 11:29 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Sampusand, Louisiana to Melder, Louisiana covers 50.9 mi (81.9 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 58 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (42.2-59.4 miles / 68-96 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).

Available Routes

I-49 S and State Rte 488
50.9 mi 58 minutes
Shortest
I-49 S
59.4 mi 1 hour
I-49 S and LA-121 S
42.2 mi 49 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.