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

The driving distance from Hahnville, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
27.01 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.01 mi
Kilometers
43.47 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Hahnville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hahnville
2026-04-15T11:26
Arrive New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hahnville
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
Kenner
LA

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

From Hahnville
13.4 mi
00h 16m
To New Orleans
13.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Hahnville and New Orleans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    740 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Boutte, New Orleans

    731 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans

    1736 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hale Boggs Bridge

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Hale Boggs Bridge

  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 Hahnville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
10.3 mi · 38%
Hale Boggs Bridge
7.22 mi · 27%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 15%
I 310 North
0.33 mi · 1%
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
South Claiborne Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

9.59 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenner
00h 16m from Hahnville
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hahnville 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 Hahnville to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Hahnville and 13.7 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kenner

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

16 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hahnville and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).

Hahnville

#1 Hahnville

City in St.

Population3,344
Coordinates29.9765900, -90.4089700
Altitude4
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: (-90.409037, 29.976566)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.63 $4.39 $8.79
Diesel $5.42 $5.14 $10.29

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 Hahnville and New Orleans. The current time is 11:26:58.

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.