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

The driving distance from Haynesville, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 338 miles (544 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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
338.02 mi
05h 44m
Flight
275.31 mi
443.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.31 mi
Kilometers
443.07 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.02 mi
Kilometers
543.99 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM CDT
Return by in Haynesville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haynesville
2026-04-15T16:46
Arrive New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haynesville
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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Haynesville
174 mi
02h 52m
To New Orleans
164 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Haynesville and New Orleans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Drive

    86 m · 16 sec · Sherman Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    62 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Monroe

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway

    70 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
80.9 mi · 24%
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 23%
Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
35 mi · 10%
Powell
35 mi · 10%
Sherman Drive
16.3 mi · 5%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
275.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 52m from Haynesville
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Haynesville 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 Haynesville to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 338 miles (544 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Haynesville and 164 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.18 one way or $90.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haynesville and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 275.31 mi (443.07 km).

Haynesville

#1 Haynesville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,000
Coordinates32.9620800, -93.1401600
Altitude113
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: Sherman Drive (-93.140161, 32.962081)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.93 gal
45.15 L · about $45.18
Round trip
$90.36
23.86 gal · 90.3 L
Estimated CO2
106 kg one way
Round trip: 212 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.18 $90.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.81 $101.62
Premium $4.63 $55.18 $110.35
Diesel $5.42 $64.60 $129.20

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 Haynesville and New Orleans. The current time is 16:46:43.

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.