How far is Central, LA from Orleans Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Orleans Parish, LA is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Orleans Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Orleans Parish.
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Start on Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Joor Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road
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Continue on Oak Villa
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa
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Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Florida Boulevard
3000 ft · 53 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South: New Orleans
864 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
4.5 mi · 7 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 left to continue on Slidell
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Orleans Parish.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Central and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Orleans Parish?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Central and 48.1 miles from Orleans Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Stop Ideas Near Garyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garyville.
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Orleans Parish. Straight-line distance: 74.15 mi (119.34 km).
#1 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans Parish
New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 30.0686400, -89.9281300 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans Parish (-89.92813, 30.06864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $3.93 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
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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