How far is Des Allemands, LA from New Orleans, LA?

The driving distance from Des Allemands, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.4 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.61 mi
41.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.4 mi
Kilometers
55.36 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Allemands
2026-04-15T11:27
Arrive New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Des Allemands
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Des Allemands
17 mi
00h 19m
To New Orleans
17.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Allemands and New Orleans.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 631

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 631

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Carlon Drive

    20 m · 3 sec · Carlon Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Allemands and New Orleans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 33%
I 10 East
10.3 mi · 30%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 12%
Highway 631
0.69 mi · 2%
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
South Claiborne Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 310 North

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 19m from Des Allemands
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Des Allemands 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 Des Allemands to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Des Allemands and 17.4 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Allemands and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Rose, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Allemands and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.22 km).

Des Allemands

#1 Des Allemands

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates29.8238200, -90.4750800
Altitude1
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: LA 631 (-90.47511, 29.823935)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.16
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.58 $9.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.15 $10.31
Premium $4.63 $5.60 $11.19
Diesel $5.42 $6.55 $13.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Des Allemands and New Orleans. The current time is 11:27:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.