How far is Bay Saint Louis, MS from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Bay Saint Louis, MS to New Orleans, LA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Saint Louis and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis and New Orleans.
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Start on South 2nd Street
1012 ft · 33 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
113 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1837 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canal Street, Superdome
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Avenue
105 m · 13 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Claiborne Avenue
588 ft · 12 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1805 ft · 52 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Saint Louis and New Orleans.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Saint Louis 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 Bay Saint Louis to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Slidell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Bay Saint Louis and 30.9 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Saint Louis and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Slidell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slidell.
Slidell
Picayune
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Gulfport, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Saint Louis and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 50.8 mi (81.76 km).
#1 Bay Saint Louis
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,529 |
| Coordinates | 30.3088100, -89.3300500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.64 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $12.49 | $24.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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