How far is Arnaudville, LA from New Orleans, LA?

The driving distance from Arnaudville, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.83 mi
02h 12m
Flight
115.03 mi
185.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.03 mi
Kilometers
185.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.83 mi
Kilometers
210.55 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Arnaudville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnaudville
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive New Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnaudville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Arnaudville
65.4 mi
01h 06m
To New Orleans
65.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arnaudville and New Orleans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arnaudville and New Orleans.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Fuselier Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    111 m · 10 sec · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Neblet Street

    1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway

    1416 ft · 30 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1100 ft · 26 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway

    38 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    84 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    115.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnaudville and New Orleans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Point Highway
118 mi · 90%
Main Highway
5.87 mi · 4%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 3%
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.58 mi · 1%
Neblet Street
0.64 mi
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Point Highway

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 06m from Arnaudville
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnaudville and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arnaudville to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Arnaudville and 65.4 miles from New Orleans.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnaudville and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

54 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnaudville and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 115.03 mi (185.13 km).

Arnaudville

#1 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
New Orleans

#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Population389,476
Coordinates29.9546500, -90.0750700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-91.931361, 30.397718)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.68 $39.35
Premium $4.63 $21.37 $42.74
Diesel $5.42 $25.02 $50.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnaudville and New Orleans. The current time is 03:21:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.