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

The driving distance from Cecilia, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.3 mi
02h 07m
Flight
109.47 mi
176.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.47 mi
Kilometers
176.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.3 mi
Kilometers
200.04 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Cecilia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cecilia
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive New Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cecilia
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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Cecilia
62 mi
01h 03m
To New Orleans
62.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cecilia Bridge Highway

    21 m · 3 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1100 ft · 26 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway

    38 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    84 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    115.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cecilia 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Point Highway
118 mi · 95%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 3%
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.58 mi · 1%
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi
South Claiborne Avenue
0.29 mi
Poydras Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Point Highway

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 12m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 03m from Cecilia
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cecilia 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 Cecilia to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Cecilia and 62.3 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cecilia and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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 Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cecilia and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 109.47 mi (176.18 km).

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#1 Cecilia

Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates30.3371400, -91.8531700
Altitude8
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: Cecilia Bridge Highway (-91.853149, 30.337099)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $16.62
Round trip
$33.25
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.62 $33.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.70 $37.39
Premium $4.63 $20.30 $40.61
Diesel $5.42 $23.77 $47.54

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 Cecilia and New Orleans. The current time is 03:20:20.

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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.