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

The driving distance from Larose, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.45 mi
01h 11m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.51 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Tue, May 5, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Larose
Tue, May 5, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Larose
2026-05-05T04:37
Arrive New Orleans
Tue, May 5, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Larose
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Paradis
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Larose
31.1 mi
00h 35m
To New Orleans
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Larose and New Orleans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue A

    78 m · 20 sec · East Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2791 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    49 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 East
17.9 mi · 29%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 18%
I 10 East
10.3 mi · 17%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 6%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradis
00h 35m from Larose
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Larose and Partly Sunny near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Larose to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Paradis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Larose and 31.4 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paradis

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

35 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

77 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Larose and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).

Larose

#1 Larose

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,400
Coordinates29.5724400, -90.3817500
Altitude2
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: East Avenue A (-90.381739, 29.572433)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.66
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.33 $16.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.37 $18.74
Premium $4.63 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.42 $11.91 $23.83

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Larose and New Orleans. The current time is 04:37:20.

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.