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

The driving distance from Glenmora, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.83 mi
03h 12m
Flight
165.32 mi
266.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.32 mi
Kilometers
266.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.83 mi
Kilometers
316.77 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Wed, May 13, 5:58 PM CDT
Return by in Glenmora
Wed, May 13, 9:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenmora
2026-05-13T14:45
Arrive New Orleans
Wed, May 13, 5:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenmora
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Glenmora
98.2 mi
01h 36m
To New Orleans
98.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 497

    22 m · 3 sec · Highway 497

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1665 ft · 33 sec · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 112

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 112

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 112

    115 m · 8 sec · Highway 112

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South: Opelousas

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenmora 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
78.9 mi · 40%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 27%
I 49 South
46.8 mi · 24%
State Route 112
6.21 mi · 3%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 2%
US 190
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
01h 36m from Glenmora
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenmora 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 Glenmora to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Glenmora and 98.7 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenmora and Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maringouin, 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 Maringouin.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenmora and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 165.32 mi (266.05 km).

Glenmora

#1 Glenmora

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,301
Coordinates30.9765800, -92.5851400
Altitude41
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: Highway 497 (-92.585141, 30.976439)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.29 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.9 gal · 52.58 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.63 $32.14 $64.29
Diesel $5.42 $37.63 $75.27

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenmora and New Orleans. The current time is 14:45:30.

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.