How far is Lake City, FL from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Lake City, FL to New Orleans, LA is about 488.5 miles (786.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 444.8 miles (715.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and New Orleans.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Main Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard
2418 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest US Highway 41
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest US Highway 41
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Live Oak
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
449.8 mi · 8 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canal Street, Superdome
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Avenue
105 m · 13 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Claiborne Avenue
588 ft · 12 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1805 ft · 52 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 Lake City and New Orleans.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
450 mi · 08h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Lake City 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 Lake City to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 488.5 miles (786.1 km) and usually takes 08h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crestview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244 miles from Lake City and 244.5 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 444.8 miles (715.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.43 one way or $144.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake City and New Orleans, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Lake City and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 444.83 mi (715.88 km).
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 786 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $4.20 | $72.43 | $144.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $80.70 | $161.40 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $86.37 | $172.74 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $104.65 | $209.29 |
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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