How far is Cottonport, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Cottonport, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 02h 49m.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonport and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonport and New Orleans.
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Start on Carmen
30 m · 7 sec · Carmen
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
104 m · 17 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto Cottonport Avenue
1262 ft · 26 sec · Cottonport Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
3254 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Longbridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Longbridge Road
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Continue on Highway 29
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 29
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 114
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 114
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Continue on Bayou Des Glaises Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bayou Des Glaises Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 114
2934 ft · 1 min · Highway 114
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 55 min
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Turn right onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Continue on Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Cottonport and New Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 01h 30m
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 Cottonport and Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonport to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Cottonport and 80.5 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottonport and Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonport and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 137.62 mi (221.47 km).
#1 Cottonport
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 30.9840800, -92.0534600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.28 | $48.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
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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