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

The driving distance from Bourg, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
62.71 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.05 mi
67.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.71 mi
Kilometers
100.92 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bourg
Sun, Apr 12, 12:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourg
2026-04-12T10:06
Arrive New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourg
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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Bourg
32.5 mi
00h 35m
To New Orleans
30.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guidry Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Guidry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 24

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge

    90 m · 30 sec · Klondyke Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Country Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street

    76 m · 32 sec · Donut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 24

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Park Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 3087

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3087

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    2947 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourg 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 East
22.7 mi · 36%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 18%
I 10 East
10.3 mi · 16%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 6%
Highway 24
3.56 mi · 6%
State Highway 3087
3.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 35m from Bourg
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bourg 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 Bourg to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Bourg and 30.2 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bourg and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Des Allemands, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Allemands.

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourg and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.67 km).

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#1 Bourg

Bourg is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5535500, -90.6023100
Altitude2
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: Guidry Street (-90.602386, 29.553562)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.63 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $5.42 $11.97 $23.93

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourg and New Orleans. The current time is 10:06:19.

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.