How far is Jennings, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Jennings, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jennings and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings and New Orleans.
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Start on East Plaquemine Street
681 ft · 35 sec · East Plaquemine Street
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Turn left onto North Cutting Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Cutting Avenue
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Turn right onto Roberts Avenue
2701 ft · 54 sec · Roberts Avenue
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Continue on Evangeline Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Evangeline Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
164.5 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Jennings and New Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Evangeline Highway
Merge slight left
164 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jennings and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jennings to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Jennings and 86.3 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.02 one way or $46.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jennings and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
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Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jennings and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 155.46 mi (250.19 km).
#1 Jennings
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 9,660 |
| Coordinates | 30.2224300, -92.6570800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $3.79 | $23.02 | $46.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
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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