How far is Jefferson, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and New Orleans.
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Start on Madelon Street
84 m · 14 sec · Madelon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Labarre Road
1012 ft · 35 sec · Labarre Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1495 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Deckbar Avenue
1949 ft · 35 sec · Deckbar Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Earhart Expressway East, New Orleans
2576 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Earhart Expressway
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Continue on Earhart Boulevard
3013 ft · 1 min · Earhart Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dante Street
122 m · 16 sec · Dante Street
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Turn right onto Oleander Street
772 ft · 26 sec · Oleander Street
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Turn left onto South Carrollton Avenue
2374 ft · 1 min · South Carrollton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10
131 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Slidell
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Downtown, Slidell
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway
2831 ft · 40 sec · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight right
2544 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
1368 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and New Orleans.
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.
Earhart Expressway
Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
0.85 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Jefferson and 3.6 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson and Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Metairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metairie.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 4.74 mi (7.63 km).
#1 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9660400, -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $1.01 | $2.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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