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

The driving distance from Boutte, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.28 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.09 mi
30.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.09 mi
Kilometers
30.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.28 mi
Kilometers
43.9 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Boutte
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boutte
2026-04-18T05:56
Arrive New Orleans
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boutte
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kenner
LA

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

From Boutte
13.5 mi
00h 15m
To New Orleans
13.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Paul Maillard Road

    141 m · 11 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

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

    1385 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 North
11.4 mi · 42%
I 10 East
10.3 mi · 38%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 15%
Paul Maillard Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
South Claiborne Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 310 North

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenner
00h 15m from Boutte
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boutte and Partly Sunny near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Boutte and 13.8 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boutte and Partly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Kenner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kenner, 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 Kenner.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

16 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boutte and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 km).

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#1 Boutte

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,075
Coordinates29.9024300, -90.3881400
Altitude1
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: Paul Maillard Road (-90.38822, 29.902468)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.63 $4.44 $8.88
Diesel $5.42 $5.20 $10.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boutte and New Orleans. The current time is 05:56:23.

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.