The city of LaPlace is located on the banks of the Mississippi River along highway 61 near Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain, about 30 minutes northwest of New Orleans and 20 minutes northwest of Kenner and the New Orleans International Airport.
Area attractions include Plantation Homes, Swamp Tours and the commercial center of Louisiana Petrochemical industry also known as 'Petrochemical Corridor' along the Mississippi River.
Hotels and Motels in LaPlace are located along highway 51, at the intersection of I-10 and I-55, within 2 miles of LaPlace city center.