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

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.53 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.34 mi
95.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.34 mi
Kilometers
95.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.53 mi
Kilometers
124.77 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive New Orleans
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
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
Pearl River
LA

Town of the United States

From Bogalusa
36.5 mi
00h 40m
To New Orleans
41.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Drive

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 41

    3251 ft · 55 sec · Highway 41

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 3241

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 3241

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 435

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 435

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old LA-41 Spur

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old LA-41 Spur

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 41 Spur

    1743 ft · 39 sec · Highway 41 Spur

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 41 Spur

    1367 ft · 27 sec · Highway 41 Spur

  10. 10

    Continue on Pump Slough Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Pump Slough Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    942 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1672 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    32 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Canal Street, Superdome

    745 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Avenue

    105 m · 13 sec · Cleveland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Claiborne Avenue

    588 ft · 12 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tulane Avenue

    1805 ft · 52 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 Bogalusa and New Orleans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pump Slough Road
37.7 mi · 49%
Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 16%
Highway 3241
5.54 mi · 7%
Old LA-41 Spur
1.06 mi · 1%
North Columbia Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Highway 435
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pump Slough Road

Continue straight

32 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 40m from Bogalusa
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Bogalusa and 41.1 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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 Pearl River and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Picayune
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City of Picayune

Picayune , MS
203 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune, MS 39466
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Airport,City clerk's office,City courthouse,Nature preserve,Tourist information center
Slidell City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Slidell City Hall

Slidell , LA
2055 2nd St, Slidell, LA 70458
Rating 2.8/5 11 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.

RAIL

Slidell

11 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

18 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

57 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Gulfport, MS

63 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 59.34 mi (95.5 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
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: North Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $4.63 $12.67 $25.35
Diesel $5.42 $14.84 $29.67

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 Bogalusa and New Orleans. The current time is 21:35:01.

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.