How far is DeQuincy, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from DeQuincy, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeQuincy and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy and New Orleans.
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Start on Lake Charles Avenue
51 m · 12 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2003 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Continue on North Beglis Parkway
2009 ft · 47 sec · North Beglis Parkway
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Turn left onto East Houston River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Houston River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Houston River Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Houston River Road
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Continue on Guillory Street
1301 ft · 30 sec · Guillory Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sulphur Avenue
2850 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Avenue
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Turn right onto Sampson Street (LA 378)
2160 ft · 44 sec · Sampson Street (LA 378)
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I- 10 Service Road
1244 ft · 25 sec · I- 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
597 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
202.6 mi · 3 hr 48 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 DeQuincy 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.
I- 10 Service Road
Merge slight left
203 mi · 03h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeQuincy 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 DeQuincy to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from DeQuincy and 114.8 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.64 one way or $61.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around DeQuincy and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
St Martinville Recreation Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeQuincy and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 203.42 mi (327.38 km).
#1 DeQuincy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 30.4504800, -93.4332200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.64 | $61.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.46 | $68.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.81 | $87.61 |
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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