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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North Columbia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street
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Continue on Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive
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Continue on Highway 41
3251 ft · 55 sec · Highway 41
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Continue on Highway 3241
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 3241
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Turn left onto Highway 435
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 435
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Old LA-41 Spur
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old LA-41 Spur
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Continue on Highway 41 Spur
1743 ft · 39 sec · Highway 41 Spur
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Continue on Highway 41 Spur
1367 ft · 27 sec · Highway 41 Spur
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Continue on Pump Slough Road
133 m · 9 sec · Pump Slough Road
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Take the ramp slight right
942 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1672 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Continue straight
32 mi · 37 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 Bogalusa 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.
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.
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 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.
City of Picayune
Slidell City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.
Slidell
Picayune
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Gulfport, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 59.34 mi (95.5 km).
#1 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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