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

The driving distance from Hackberry, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
230.93 mi
03h 47m
Flight
195.55 mi
314.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.55 mi
Kilometers
314.71 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.93 mi
Kilometers
371.65 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-12T16:15
Arrive New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Hackberry
115.2 mi
01h 53m
To New Orleans
115.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Volunteer Lane

    75 m · 14 sec · Volunteer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Town Road

    1160 ft · 53 sec · Old Town Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Town Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Old Town Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Louisiana Highway 27

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    209.6 mi · 3 hr 56 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
210 mi · 91%
Louisiana Highway 27
14.7 mi · 6%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.68 mi
Ruth Street
0.53 mi
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

210 mi · 03h 56m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 53m from Hackberry
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hackberry 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 Hackberry to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 115.2 miles from Hackberry and 115.7 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hackberry and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
St Martinville Recreation Center
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

St Martinville Recreation Center

Saint Martinville , LA
1800 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 4.4/5 8 reviews Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 195.55 mi (314.71 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hackberry

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,261
Coordinates29.9960500, -93.3421000
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: Volunteer Lane (-93.342102, 29.996281)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.85 L · about $30.86
Round trip
$61.73
16.3 gal · 61.7 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.86 $61.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.71 $69.42
Premium $4.63 $37.69 $75.39
Diesel $5.42 $44.13 $88.26

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and New Orleans. The current time is 16:15:01.

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.