How far is Brownsfield, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Brownsfield, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsfield and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsfield and New Orleans.
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Start on Clearview Avenue
155 m · 25 sec · Clearview Avenue
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Turn right onto Northampton Drive
2236 ft · 2 min · Northampton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Foster Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Foster Road
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Turn right onto Hooper Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Mickens Road
3225 ft · 1 min · Mickens Road
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Turn right onto Silverleaf Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Silverleaf Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwell Street
1850 ft · 47 sec · Greenwell Street
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Turn sharp left onto Airline Highway
8.4 mi · 13 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South
122 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Siegen Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane
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Take the ramp slight left
1608 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight right
2544 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
1368 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 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 Brownsfield 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.
Siegen Lane
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsfield and 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 Brownsfield to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Brownsfield and 48.2 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsfield and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 74.61 mi (120.08 km).
#1 Brownsfield
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,401 |
| Coordinates | 30.5465800, -91.1206600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
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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